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 financial and administrative support to the Finance department and school staff. This role requires integrity, strong technical skills, and flexibility with new processes.

The position is 37.5 hours weekly with salary between $60,904 and $72,302 per year. Key duties include full-cycle AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and support for the RYCOR Fee Management platform.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Office Administration, Accounting, or Bookkeeping program.
• Minimum of two years of accounting/bookkeeping experience with full-cycle accounting and AR.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and Adobe; experience with PowerSchool Atrieve or similar ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle Accounts Receivable with AR billing and reconciliations.
• Perform daily bank transaction tracking and bank reconciliations for management sign-off.
• Prepare daily journal entries including EFTs and RYCOR transactions.
• Review school-submitted deposits and journal entries for accuracy.
• Provide guidance on the RYCOR Fee Management platform and support monthly reports.
• Review BMO credit card transactions for policy compliance and follow up on documentation.
• Provide end-user support and daily processing in ERP and related systems.
• Maintain digital financial records in line with filing standards.
• Serve as backup for cash receipting and credit card processes.
• Support the Finance team and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Office Administration/Accounting/Bookkeeping program

Tools

PowerSchool Atrieve

BMO Spend Dynamics

Excel

Google Workspace

Adobe

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.

A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees.