ADS Level 5 - Accounts Receivable Clerk - Financial Services Office
$46,123 to $50,774 per annum, prorated to time and term as per CUPE 1870
As soon as possible for a two (2) Year term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to provide timely and efficient Accounts Receivable support for the UPEI Financial Services Office. This position will report to the Assistant Manager - Research & External Receivables.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain employee, AVC and miscellaneous accounts receivable, including monthly review and analysis of account activity, follow-up and collection of outstanding accounts and adjusting entries as required
- Prepare invoices for a variety of University services, research projects, and items sold by the University
- Provide information and handle inquiries in person, in writing, and via phone for clients, faculty and staff
- Process statements of account, prepare pre-collection and collection lists, and forward notices to individuals and organizations; point of contact for credit management service provider
- Identify and code account payments
- Reconcile control accounts
- Process internal requisitions, journal entries, account opening notices, sorting and electronic filing
- Provide back-up support for the administrative assistant
- Sort and prepare coin deposits
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a two-year post-secondary program in accounting or office related course work with related work experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination
- Solid knowledge of accounting procedures and functions, specifically in relation to accounts receivable activities
- Proven record of providing exceptional customer service
- Excellent professional, interpersonal and communication skills
- Detailed knowledge and experience working with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets and database query programs
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience with processing payments and cash handling
- Experience working in a University or similar environment is an asset
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.