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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.
This position is eligible to work remotely or in a hybrid environment.
A strong internal candidate has been identified.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Financial Services Technician – Term Certain
Position Summary
The Finance team at Red Deer Polytechnic welcomes you to join them in a term-certain position until June 30, 2023.
The Financial Services (Accounting) Technician assist with provides accounting, budgeting and purchasing support to Financial Services and other internal & external stakeholders. The Financial Services Technician is responsible for assisting with the preparation and input into the financial system of various journal entries and budget entries, maintaining various financial schedules for projects, completing account reconciliations and other accounting related tasks.
Position Responsibilities
- Inputs various journal entries into the GL and reconciles GL accounts
- Assists with preparing and loading project related budget entries into the GL. approved budgets as required
- Assists with the preparation of various financial schedules for monitoring project progress.
- Completes various account reconciliations and follows up on outstanding items.
- Reviews, monitors, and tracks purchase requests to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations
- Processes purchase orders and provides documentation to vendor and internal departments.
- Works with other finance staff to respond to questions from other departments regarding FOAP’s, policies and financial information.
- Assists with the preparation of various financial reports to Government of Alberta
- Assists with the preparation of other working papers and schedules for auditory purposes.
- Assist with preparation of other financial information supporting general accounting and procurement teams.
Required Qualifications
- Two years post secondary training; completion of a college certificate in Business Administration and Commerce
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with using Microsoft Office and experience working with integrated financial systems
- Effective organization and time management skills
- Strong written and communication skills
All employees in this position are to provide a satisfactory check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check policy prior to the start of their employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary or Hourly?
Hourly
Salary
Starting at $26.28 / hour
Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic has been a pivotal part of central Alberta for nearly six decades. Since our story began as Red Deer College in 1964, we have proudly served our learners and communities with diverse programs, as well as impressive learning spaces and facilities.
In the spring of 2021, our institution was officially granted status as a polytechnic, and our new name and brand were announced soon after. As Red Deer Polytechnic, we offer a breadth of credentials and mix of programs that focus on the economic and social priorities of Alberta. This covers over 80 program areas and includes credentials such as apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, micro-credentials, and degrees.
We welcome you to further your career with Red Deer Polytechnic. We also welcome you to join us as a vibrant gathering place creating connections in our community. With two campuses and impressive facilities, Red Deer Polytechnic is an ideal place to learn, work, conduct research and enjoy events.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
2023-A-025
Employment Type
Term-Certain Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/24/2023
Position End Date (if term-certain)
06/30/2023
FTE
1.0
Hours of Work
Normal working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Hours may be flexible according to operational needs.
Open Date
03/06/2023
Close Date
03/10/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Note to Applicant
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.
This position is eligible to work remotely or in a hybrid environment.
A strong internal candidate has been identified.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References Names and Contact Information
Optional Documents