Accounting Clerk

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Job Title:

Accounting Clerk

Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:

Permanent

Start Date:

Monday, January

End Date (if applicable):

Job Summary:

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for reconciling bank accounts, assisting in compiling general ledger accounts, and for compiling tax related remittances. This position provides support to short term investment functions and acts as the liaison person for the bank and credit card accounts. This position also provides administrative support to the Financial Services management team. Position performs other related accounting duties as required.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Administers the day-to-day banking activities of the College.

2. Reconciles bank accounts on a regular basis and processes the necessary adjustments.

3. Handles student enquiries relating to credit card payments, deposits, and other forms of debits/credits into or out of bank accounts.
4. Ensures proper distribution of incoming student wires, maintains wire transfer log, and ensures integrity of the wires deposit account.
5. Prepares and enters journal entries for all bank transactions including charges, interest revenue, investments and transfers.
6. Acts as the main liaison person with banks related to fraudulent cheque or credit card payments from students and companies and resolves fraudulent deposit issues.
7. Acts as the main liaison person with credit card suppliers related to credit /debit card processing, terminal issues resolution and matters related to the operation and maintenance of card terminals.
8. Transfers funds into and between College bank accounts.

9. Oversees cashiers' sessions and resolves discrepancies relating to deposits.

10. Performs short term investment and cash flow analysis functions:

11. Projects cash flow requirements by monitoring revenues against expenses.

12. Updates cash flow report on a weekly basis.
13. Researches optimal market interest rates.
14. Under general guidance from the Director, Financial Services, determines how much cash to transfer into short term investments according to prescribed College guidelines.
15. Maintains updated investment schedules and ensures investments are reconciled to the general ledger.

16. Calculates monthly interest and interest accruals and prepares corresponding journal entries.

17. Assists in compilation of general ledger accounts:

18. Prepares and enters journal entries as required.

19. Analyzes select general ledger accounts, balances select accounts, and corrects journal entries as required.
20. Assists with the reconciliation and resolution of items in the accounts receivable sundry and wire suspense accounts.
21. Assists with month-end and year-end duties such as tracing of audit samples and responding to auditor queries.

22. Handles enquiries on aspects of the accounting system and resolves problems that may occur.

23. Provides administrative support to the Financial Services management team:

24. Provides telephone, calendar and email support to the Director.

25. Performs administrative tasks such as taking minutes of meetings, preparation of reports and letters and copying of materials.

26. Provides support to the Associate Directors and Managers as required.

27. Compiles financial data related to sales tax remittances:

28. Collects and assembles financial data relating to sales tax paid on College purchases.

29. Reviews and interprets data to ensure that rebates and input tax credits are claimed.
30. Files reports with the applicable government agencies to claim rebates and input tax credits.

31. Maintains current knowledge of changes to sales tax regulations and their impact on the College.

32. Performs other related duties as required:

33. Files, photocopies, and maintains cashiering reports, journal entries, and other related accounting records.

34. Ensures that the Financial Services storage room is maintained in an orderly manner.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience

• Completion of Level Two of a professional accounting program (CGA/CMA) OR completion of a one year accounting certificate from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of related accounting experience with an integrated computerized accounting environment, preferably in a broad public sector environment.
• An equivalent combination of education of experience may be considered.
• Intermediate proficiency with an enterprise resource program (e.g. Banner, SAP, JD Edwards) and intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office applications.

Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively with various groups, both verbally and in writing.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Problem solve and exercise sound judgement.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Operate related equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keyboarding skills of minimum 40 wpm.
• Meet work performance standards set by the College.
• Interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Info:

Hours & Days of Work: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:15pm.

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College's vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$ $35.10 per hour

Pay Grade:

CUPE Paygrade 21

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):

Yes

Closing Date:

Monday, January

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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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

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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.