Accounting Assistant, Student Finance

In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through ourCareers site at www.nait.ca / careers

Pleasenote : This is a temporary position ending on or before December 19, 2025.

TheAccounting Assistant Student Finance is responsible for providing customerservice relating to all types of revenue, (Internal and External), received byNAIT, which includes student payments, grants, loans, scholarships, studentsponsorship payments, student awards.

Refunding the Student account is a largepart of the position, and in completing refunds, the Accounting Assistant mustknow the Student Finance Board, NAIT, and NAITSA policies and procedurespertaining to their fees and have an in-depth knowledge on how the charges arestructured vs the actual way the charges are being placed on the studentaccount.

No refund is completed withoutdetailed analysis. Accounting Assistants are NAIT’s source for student accountinquiries from students, third party sponsors, staff and management.

The focusof this position is excellent customer service, which ensures the customersquestions or concerns are answered in a confidential, accurate and timelymanner.

KeyResponsibilities :

• Account Analysis - Payments / Refunds / Adjustments
• Student Payments
• Refund Analysis
• Adjustments
• Customer inquiries in person, byphone or email
• Non student Payments
• Daily Deposit
• SFB / Grant Payments / Refunds

Skills& Abilities :

• Excellent communication skills, including the abilityto approach difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational andanalytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Moneris payment processing.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft OfficeSuite, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Finance systems would be a significantasset.

Qualifications :

• Related post-secondary diploma (for example : finance,accounting, business administration, etc.).
• 2 years related experience, experience with PeopleSoftin a post-secondary environment would be an asset.

Applicants witheducation credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentialsevaluated by World Education Services or the International QualificationsAssessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration : $49,886.20- $58,142.24 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification Finance / Accounting Assistant I).

Thisposition is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letterto be considered for this opportunity.

AboutNAIT

Weare proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutiveyears. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects ourshared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, andaccountability.

Peopleare what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health andwellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.

In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off betweenChristmas and New Year's.

NAITsupports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval foron-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of therole.

Please note that remote positions require employees to reside withinCanada.

NAITis committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivatesinclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.

We are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only thosebeing considered will be contacted.

If you require any accommodations, pleaseconnect with us at [email protected].

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