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NLC-2318: Accounting AssistantNorthern Lakes College • Slave Lake or Fairview
NLC-2318: Accounting Assistant

NLC-2318: Accounting Assistant

Northern Lakes College • Slave Lake or Fairview
10 hours ago
Salary
CA$52,428.00–CA$63,972.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following Permanent Full-Time Position available:

Salary: $52,428 to $63,972 per year
Location: Fairview or Slave Lake
Start Date: October 1, 2026

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary certificate in Accounting or Business Administration
  • One to Three years of progressive experience in a position with related competencies
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment
  • A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
  • A valid Class 5 driver’s license
  • A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Assistant will provide assistance to Finance Services and its clients. Responsibilities are diverse and include all accounts receivable/payable functions. The Accounting Assistant is part of a diverse team and should work effectively as part of this team, as well as work well independently. The Accounting Assistant must have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel plus have a familiarity with financial transactions and databases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Issue receipts and prepare bank deposits for funds received and posting payments to the U4 Financial system
  • Verify and record deposits from outlying campuses and online remittances
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Filing of revenue documentation and other duties as assigned
  • Invoice generation and mailing of outstanding invoices as required
  • Continuous updating of cash remittance sheet
  • Ensuring posting accuracy of student payments
  • Reconciliation of accounts (NR control account with sub-ledger accounts)
  • Printing and mailing of statements and following up with delinquent accounts
  • Provide assistance to students, sponsors, and staff as required
  • Enter invoices and expense claims for payment
  • Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as computerized accounting software
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Good time management and multi tasking skills
  • Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details

Contacts (Internal and External):

  • Budget Officers
  • NLC Staff
  • Vendors

The Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


  • Competitive salaries
  • Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
  • Excellent health and dental benefits
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Pension plans with employer contributions
  • Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
  • Professional development opportunities
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