Accounts Receivable Clerk

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and to spark and empower success NWPs mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is ever-growing we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity driven by results and aligned to NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.

The Role

The Accounts Receivable Clerk performs various duties related to the maintenance and analysis of student and corporate financial records. This includes posting charges and credits invoicing receipting bank reconciling distribution of outgoing and internal mail managing payment plans refunding and collecting outstanding accounts.

Duties will include:

• Accurately analyze and maintain customer and ledger accounts: reconcile post transactions initiate refunds and correct errors while maintaining high level of security with internal and external control procedures.
• Customer Service: provide thorough accurate timely professional service to students clients and staff including effective advice todepartments regarding financial processes and procedures ensuring tax and FOIP rules are adhered to. Identify recurring issues develop appropriate solutions and communicate as needed.
• Manage the debt collection process with follow-through from assessment/charge receipt of payment outstanding notices and collection.
• Calculate reconcile and post journal entries/internal transfers.
• Receive record and secure deposits from internal departments; prepare and reconcile deposits for delivery to bank.
• Initiate and process Pre-Authorized Debit/Direct Deposit transactions including bank account set up and account reviews.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation attractive benefits packages reliable networks high quality of life and unparalleled learning community you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education research and partnerships Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

A Business Administration Diploma with a major in Accounting or related field and 6 months related experience is required. An equivalentcombination of education and experience will be considered. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of Matador and Agresso are considered an asset;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization;
• A high level of integrity professionalism and accountability;

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at .

Thank you for applying to NWP!