Accounting Clerk

Department: OVC-Integrated College Services
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 11/11/2024 to 11/10/2026

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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General Purpose

OVC Integrated College Services (OVC ICS) is seeking a temporary full-time accounting clerk to become part of a dynamic and skilled financial services team. The Accounting Clerk is part of the larger financial group at the college who strive to ensure appropriate and optimal use of college financial resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

The most critical tasks involve journal entry processing, preparation and analysis of departmental financial reports, maintaining the college’s internal chart of accounts and other data tables, and supporting regular forecasting and budget processes. The scope of this position includes accounts for all departments across the OVC, which includes but is not limited to four academic departments, the office of the dean, research centers and institutes.

The accounting clerk is expected to provide excellent customer service to internal clients and ensure all transactions abide by the terms, conditions and regulations provided by the source of funds and by the policies and procedures of the University of Guelph and OVC ICS.

This position is part of a broader Financial Services team in OVC. All members of the financial services team at OVC are expected to participate in continuous improvement activities while providing productive input for consideration by management. Incumbents must be flexible to new processes and procedures. Confidentiality is imperative in all aspects of their work.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year community college program in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration

• Enrollment in CPA program is an asset but not a requirement

• 1-2 years working experience with accounting and/or bookkeeping

• Demonstrated experience with an enterprise accounting system

• Flexibility to learn new policies, processes, and software

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy is required

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10913155
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 4
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 10/21/2024
Closing Date: 10/28/2024