Finance Support - Accounting

Red Deer Public; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Public Schools is seeking a Finance Support professional to provide critical financial and administrative support to the Finance department and school administrative staff. This role requires a high level of integrity and confidentiality, strong technical skills, and a willingness to adapt to new processes and procedures.

The position is 37.5 hours weekly, permanent for 12 months with a salary range of $60,904 to $72,302 CAD per year.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Office Administration, Accounting, or Bookkeeping program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with full-cycle accounting and AR.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace and Adobe; experience with ERP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring contract compliant AR billing and assisting with reconciliations.
• Track daily bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations for management sign-off.
• Prepare daily journal entries, including electronic funds transfers.
• Review deposits and journal entries for accuracy and documentation.
• Assist school staff with the RYCOR Fee Management platform and support monthly financial reports.
• Review credit card transactions for policy compliance and obtain missing documentation.
• Provide end-user support and daily processing in PowerSchool Atrieve ERP, RYCOR, and BMO Spend Dynamics.
• Maintain digital financial records in line with filing and retention standards.
• Serve as backup for cash receipting and credit card processes.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Google Workspace

Adobe

PowerSchool Atrieve ERP

BMO Spend Dynamics

Education

Office Administration, Accounting, or Bookkeeping program

Job description

Finance Support

Central Services

37.5 hours weekly

Commencing as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

The successful applicant will provide financial and administrative support to the Finance department and school Administrative Support staff. This position requires a high level of integrity and confidentiality, strong technical skills, and a capability and willingness to be flexible with new processes and procedures.

Salary range for this permanent, 12 month position is $60,904 to $72,302 annually ($31.23 to $37.08 per hour). Initial placement on the salary grid will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education and experience.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring contract compliance for AR billing, assisting with AR account reconciliations, and supporting deferred revenue reconciliations.
• Perform daily bank transaction tracking and processing, and complete daily/monthly bank reconciliations for management sign-off.
• Prepare daily journal entries, including electronic funds transfers and RYCOR transactions.
• Review school-submitted deposits and journal entries for accuracy and complete documentation.
• Provide assistance and guidance to school administrative staff on the RYCOR Fee Management platform, while overseeing monthly school financial reports, reconciliations, and bank deposit support.
• Review BMO credit card transactions for policy compliance, follow up with cardholders on missing supporting documentation.
• Provide routine end-user support and daily transactional processing within PowerSchool Atrieve ERP, RYCOR Fee Management, and BMO Spend Dynamics.
• Maintain digital financial records and databases in compliance with division filing and records retention standards.
• Serve as cross-trained backup coverage for cash receipting entries and administrative credit card processes.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Finance team, participating in process improvements and performing other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Office Administration, Accounting, or Bookkeeping program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role with a proven understanding of full-cycle accounting and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced), Google Workspace, and Adobe.
• Experience with accounting software required; PowerSchool Atrieve (or similar ERP) is a preferred asset, along with a strong willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of diverse tasks and deadlines simultaneously without losing accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and independence in managing daily tasks.

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by October 16, 2026 will be assured careful consideration.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Associate Superintendent, People Services or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.