Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Revenue, General & Student Accounting | Financial Services

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The opportunity:

The University of Manitoba's Financial Services department is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join its Revenue, General & Student Accounting team at the Fort Garry Campus (Level 200, 137 Innovation Drive). In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the University's daily banking and revenue operations. You will review and analyze daily transactions in the University's main bank accounts, ensuring they are accurately and promptly recorded. You will investigate and resolve discrepancies, prepare payment batches for student payments received through government programs and online banking channels, and serve as a key point of contact for international payment platforms. You will also contribute to month-end and year-end financial activities, including preparing journal entries, and collaborate with University departments, financial institutions, and payment service providers to support efficient and accurate financial operations.

The successful candidate will have completed a formal training program in an accounting discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and have at least four years of related experience in a complex, computerized accounting environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Enrolment in or completion of CPA preparatory courses would be considered an asset. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and well-organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies. You will be comfortable managing high transaction volumes, prioritizing competing demands, and meeting strict deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service with tact and diplomacy are essential. Experience in a post-secondary educational environment, as well as familiarity with payment merchants, online payment platforms, and banking transactions, would be considered strong assets.

The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:

• Completion of a formal training program in an accounting discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• Enrolment or completion of the CPA preparatory courses, or equivalent, is preferred.
• Minimum four years related experience in a complex computerized accounting environment is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments, interpret policies, procedures and regulations utilizing strong problem solving and critical thinking skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-task environment is required.
• Sound understanding of basic accounting concepts is required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadline is essential.
• Proficiency using basic to intermediate features of Microsoft Office products is required.
• Must have the ability to process large numbers of documents and transactions with speed, accuracy and attention to detail in order to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Tact, diplomacy and the ability to maintain positive relations in dealing with University staff, students and outside agencies is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service is required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
• Experience working in a post-secondary educational institution or similar environment preferred
• Experience with payment merchants, PCI DSS and banking transactions is considered a strong asset.

Why the University of Manitoba?

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=51583

Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.