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Financial Analyst, Student Accounts

St. Francis Xavier University

Job Location:

Antigonish - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 57583 - 70356

Posted: 8 August 2026 (15 days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Financial Analyst Student Accounts
Department: Finance
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Classification: MPE Band D
Salary Range: $57583.50 - $70356
Posting Date: August 5 2026
Closing Date: August 14 2026 at 5:00 PM AST

Position Description

StFX University is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to manage the daily processing of student fees and payments while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of student account transactions. This role is responsible for reconciling transactions between Banner and the Universitys financial system (OneSolution) completing scheduled audits analyzing student account charges and credits resolving discrepancies and identifying process improvements to prevent future issues. The successful candidate will also perform monthly account reconciliations support cyclical financial processes and provide backup support to the Manager Student Accounts. Strong organizational investigative time management and advanced Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Process daily student payments including online payments student loans wire transfers and other deposits investigating and resolving unidentified transactions.
Maintain accurate student accounts by synchronizing Banner transactions with the Universitys financial system (OneSolution) updating holds and processing non-tuition charges.
Review and approve student refund requests within assigned authority and support student account workflows.
Perform monthly account reconciliations year-end reconciliations and monitor the accuracy of electronic funds transfer (EFT) refund processes.
Analyze and audit student accounts by running integrity reports identifying discrepancies and making adjustments to ensure accurate tuition fee housing and financial aid charges.
Process cyclical student account activities including tuition benefits student account adjustments tax forms senior discounts disability-related adjustments and late fee assessments.
Collaborate with internal departments and external organizations including Financial Aid the Registrars Office student loan providers financial institutions and sponsoring agencies to ensure efficient student account services.
Serve as backup to the Manager Student Accounts by overseeing financial and transcript holds approving refunds and supporting operational decision-making during absences.
Provide backup support for university deposit processing Student Accounts Clerks Welcome Day activities and other departmental operations as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement by investigating account issues identifying root causes and recommending process enhancements to improve accuracy and service delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field
Strong understanding of accounting principles with experience in accounting bookkeeping finance and reconciliation.
57 years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience (preferably in a public sector or higher education environment).
Strong MS Office including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP reconciliations data analysis).
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously large transaction volumes and meet deadlines.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting the university community.

To apply for this opportunity click the Quick Apply button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6 MB). Only one file can be uploaded per application.

StFX is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture at or .

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853 St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of todays undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience - outstanding teaching exceptional hands-on research opportunities and global exchanges -- all within Canadas most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2026 Macleans annual university rankings put StFX #1 for reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more visit .

About Antigonish Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music performing arts visual arts and crafts and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit or .

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