Accounts Receivable Clerk

at  Langara College

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Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Monday, October 7 2024
End Date (if applicable):
Tuesday, March 31 2026
Job Description:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk processes financial transactions within the Banner System related to student accounts, day care accounts and third party billings. This position responds to a variety of account enquiries and effectively communicates College policies and procedures.
Qualifications Required:

Education

• Two (2) years of recent related experience in a customer service role providing in person, telephone, and e-mail service to students.
• Related experience in accounts receivable within an integrated computerized environment. Preference given to individuals with prior public sector accounting experience.
• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Knowledge of post-secondary admission and registration processes, financial aid processes, and tuition fee structures, an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of office software applications including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and email.
• Proficiency with an integrated enterprise resource program (e.g. Banner, SAP, JD Edwards).
• Grade 12 and completion of a one year business certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution which includes a CPA transferable Introductory Financial Accounting course.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to others.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to process financial transactions accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide customer service to administration, faculty, staff, students, external agencies, and members of the general public.
• Ability to apply and effectively communicate College policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic and intermediate financial calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to meet work performance standards set by the College.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications, email clients and integrated computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision and within a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and explain complex student financial information to clients.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Keyboarding skills at 40 wpm.

Our Benefits:
At Langara College, we align with the College’s vision on wellness and personal/professional development opportunities for all employed members. We’re committed to providing a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our dedication to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

In this term position:

• you would receive 10% in addition (based on hourly wage) to your hourly wage, in lieu of benefits. After a completion of certain worked hours, you would be eligible to elect to extended medical/dental/vision.
• Additionally, you would have an additional paid week off during college closure during winter holiday break.

To obtain the full job description, please
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Salary Range:
$28.03 - $31.72 per hour
Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 18
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
Yes
Closing Date:
Monday, September 30 2024
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
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us.
If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please
contact
our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the
CUPE Collective Agreement
. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce

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