Accounting Clerk

at  Thompson Rivers University

Provides a variety of clerical and accounting functions within the Finance Division. Performs functions of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Clerks and Campus Cashier.

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12, plus completion of two year diploma, including introduction to accounting and Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years’ related accounting experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

• Works effectively and cooperatively with all students, staff, faculty and customers
• Required to deal with staff and clients with courtesy, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to perform electronic data entry at 45 wpm
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with computerized accounting systems
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and data entry

• Accurately performs general data entry in ERP and other financial systems (Excel, Word Banner, FAST and others as needed) for the Finance Division, including select general functions of accounts payable and accounts receivable including: processing of invoices, cheque requisitions and accounts payable and accounts receivable documents, journal entries and inter-departmental invoices.
• Collects, opens, date stamps and distributes departmental incoming mail; prepares outgoing mail.
• Provides reception duties within the Finance Division including answering phones, directing visitors, responding to internal and external queries and replies to routine correspondence.
• Performs clerical functions such as maintaining and ordering office supplies and sets up and maintains relevant filing systems and records.
• Trains and assists other staff in clerical functions.
• Provides support and analysis for project assistance.
• Additional duties as they pertain to the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Clerk job and Campus Cashier descriptions.