Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Title

Accounting Clerk - Full-Time (Continuing)

About the University

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it's a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

Together, We Shape Tomorrow

The Future Systems and Processes (FSP) program is a multi-year initiative to modernize the university's finance, human resource, and student information processes and systems (ERP/SIS) and facilitate the adoption and successful implementation of a next-generation platform for long-term operational excellence that best supports our diverse community.

As we create the capacity to support the program, some postings will be for roles within the project itself, while others will be hired to fulfill operational responsibilities so that experienced professionals can focus on planning and implementing the critical improvements that this program will deliver.

The backfill positions, along with FSP program-specific positions, are funded entirely through dedicated project reserves, underscoring our commitment to responsible financial stewardship and long-term planning

Position Details

The Future Systems and Processes (FSP) project is a multi-year initiative to modernize the university's finance, human resource, and student information processes and systems (ERP/SIS) and facilitate the adoption and successful implementation of a next-generation platform for long-term operational excellence that best supports our diverse community.

As we create the capacity to support the project, some postings will be for roles within the project itself, while others will be hired to fulfill operational responsibilities so that experienced professionals can focus on planning and implementing the critical improvements that this program will deliver.

The backfill positions, along with FSP program-specific positions, are funded entirely through dedicated project reserves, underscoring our commitment to responsible financial stewardship and long-term planning.

The Financial Services team invites qualified applicants to apply for the full-time continuing position of Accounting Clerk III with a start date of March 16, 2026. This position reports directly to the Manager Accounting and Tax and is part of the Accounts Payable team.

This position work load is projected to be 50% focused on FSP project work and 50% assigned duties and supporting other Accounts Payable team members.

Key responsibilities include:

1.FSP related projects as they arise, including:

• Data Quality Projects to prepare Banner records for migration to new ERP, such as reviewing/updating vendor records for missing SIN/GST numbers. This would include contacting vendors or internal university staff, and/or reviewing archived vendor records to obtain this data.

• Assisting with the testing and documentation of new (reimagined) or updated procedures

• Review/reconcile PCard transactions submitted through Emburse, for accuracy and analyzing transactions for appropriate FOAP allocation, GST treatment, approval, and University policy compliance.
  
  3.Review and address outstanding cheques, outstanding credits and open invoices.

• Assist other accounts payable team members.
• Reconcile assigned accounts in a timely and accurate fashion, investigate errors when they occur and work with internal parties to clear amounts appropriately.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a two-year Business Administration diploma which includes intermediate level accounting courses, plus 2-4 years' related work experience. A combination of suitable education and experience may be considered. A demonstrable knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and an intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word are also required. Experience using the Banner Finance system would be an asset.

This is a fast paced, dynamic environment where the incumbent must be able to organize and schedule multiple activities to meet deadlines, pay keen attention to details leading to a high degree of accuracy, and enjoy contributing to department success by contributing to ad hoc projects and priorities. Candidates must possess excellent communication and analytical skills, be service oriented, and able to work independently.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

$3, $4,163.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

$3, $4,584.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 7)

Campus

Lethbridge

Employment Group

AUPE

Position Category