Banking & Payments Officer

at  Centennial College

Job Number:
J0424-0102
Job Title:
Banking & Payments Officer
Job Type:
Permanent FT Support
Bargaining Unit:
FT Support
School/Department:
Finance, Business Development, Real Estate Strategy and Office of Development
Campus:
Progress Campus / Hybr
Location:
Greater Toronto Area
Pay Range:
$32.42 - $37.57/Hour
Pay Band:
Support G
Hours/Week:
35
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Date Posted:
April 2, 2024
Closing Date:
April 9, 2024

(AS A UNIONIZED EMPLOYER, CENTENNIAL COLLEGE GIVES PREFERENCE TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES AS DEFINED IN THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF THERE ARE NO QUALIFIED INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Centennial College’s General Ledger’s team is looking for a detailed-oriented, self-starter with strong problem-solving skills to support the College’s banking and payment activities. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the incumbent will prepare bank reconciliations, process vendor payments and student refunds, and perform other day-to-day treasury activities. The role also supports the monthly preparation of financial statements and will act as a back-up for the Senior Banking & General Ledger Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three (3) year degree in Business, Accounting, or the equivalent education and accounting experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with bank and/or other payment reconciliations in a complex organization.
• Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to design and maintain spreadsheets (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLookup, Macros etc.)
• Experience working with spreadsheet and/or database software (e.g. Access)
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter with high initiative in delivering results
• Proven organizational skills to balance the demands and deadlines of the position
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding and commitment to working within a highly diverse and inclusive work environment
  Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
  Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
  When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by April 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0424-0102. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

• Reconciles bank accounts, ensuring compliance with the College’s policies and best practice
• Coordinates and transmits electronic payments to vendors and employees
• Works closely with members of other departments to resolve returned electronic and cheque payments
• Monitors cash balances and tracks the status of outstanding payments
• Primary contact for all payment related queries received from banks, vendors and College employees
• Supports the Senior Banking & General Ledger Officer with day-to-day treasury activities such as cancelling wires/electronic payments or issuing stop payments on cheques
• Works closely with the Manager, Financial Reporting and Senior Banking & General Ledger Officer to forecast cash flows and prepare cash analysis
• Prepares journal entries to record wire transfers, bank charges and other cash-related transactions
• Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned