Remote Student Accounts & Collections Specialist

McGill University; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Vacation policy

Personal days

Floating holidays

Summer Fridays

Tuition waiver

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a diligent financial professional to support the Student Accounts Office in recording and reporting the university’s financial position. The role focuses on collections, invoicing accuracy, and ensuring data integrity across Banner-based systems.

You will interact with students and internal partners, perform reconciliations, and help prepare reports. The position requires strong Excel skills, problem solving, and the ability to work autonomously in a hybrid

Qualifications

• DEC III related experience in university finance is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and university accounting practices.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to learn university systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports on student collection activities.
• Record and summarize transactions per policies and procedures.
• Contact past-due accounts via phone and email to arrange payments.
• Reconcile student accounts with collection agencies and update records.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

DEC III

Tools

Banner FIS

SIS & AR

Jira

Job description

McGill University is seeking a diligent financial professional to support the Student Accounts Office in recording and reporting the university’s financial position. The role focuses on collections, invoicing accuracy, and ensuring data integrity across Banner-based systems.

You will interact with students and internal partners, perform reconciliations, and help prepare reports. The position requires strong Excel skills, problem solving, and the ability to work autonomously in a hybrid