Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
September 22, 2026
ACCOUNTING CLERK II (BAND LEVEL 4)
Administration and Finance
Marine Institute
(Contractual full-time position to December 23, 2027)
DUTIES
Reporting to the Marine Institute Financial Administrator and the Marine Institute Students’ Union (MISU) President, the successful applicant will be responsible for administering the student health insurance plan and preparing monthly budget statements for the MISU. Duties include controlling cash flow, making daily deposits, and ensuring prompt payment of invoices; liaising with the Institute’s finance office regarding MISU expenditures; preparing monthly reconciliations for the Institute’s finance office; preparing sponsored student billings and tuition voucher billings; student invoice collections and accounts receivable; reviewing and updating the MISU’s policies and procedures to ensure proper internal controls are in place; coordinating the maintenance of the MISU website; assisting with the coordination of special events; assisting with the MISU general meetings and other related affairs; backup for cashier and information desk inquiries; and performing other related duties as required in both the MISU and the Institute’s Finance Office.
Qualifications
Experience (1-3 years) in an accounting environment; graduation from a three-year diploma program in business administration specializing in accounting; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Knowledge of the Banner System and knowledge of student governance issues would be definite assets.
SALARY $49,794 to $58,412 per annum (NAPE Local 7850)
CLOSING DATE October 9, 2026
COMPETITION NO. MUN0
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.
If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.
If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.
If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.
For further information concerning this opportunity, email human.resources@mi.mun.ca, or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C.
Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Administer the student health insurance plan and prepare monthly budget statements, reconciliations, and student billings for the Marine Institute Students’ Union. Manage cash flow, deposits, invoice payments, collections, and internal controls, while also supporting website maintenance, events, meetings, and cashier and information desk inquiries.
Requirements
Requires 1–3 years of experience in an accounting environment and graduation from a three-year business administration diploma program specializing in accounting; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Knowledge of the Banner System and student governance issues is an asset.
Skills
- Accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- Bank Deposits
- Invoice Processing
- Financial Reconciliation
- Budget Reporting
- Accounts Receivable
- Invoice Collections
- Student Billing
- Tuition Voucher Billing
- Internal Controls
- Policy and Procedure Review
- Website Coordination
- Event Coordination
- Customer Service
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Cash Flow
- Daily Deposits
- Invoice Payments
- Budget Statements
- Financial Reconciliation
- Sponsored Student Billing
- Tuition Voucher Billing
- Accounts Receivable
- Invoice Collections
- Internal Controls
- Policies and Procedures
- Banner System
- Student Governance
- Student Health Insurance
- Website Maintenance
- Event Coordination
- Cashier Support
- Information Desk
