Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Level: N

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, current connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Western Retail Services' mission is to support the university community in developing a global perspective and establishing a stronger international presence with respect to teaching, scholarship, and research. We are dedicated to providing products, services and information to meet academic, professional, social and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Assistant II reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services. This includes balancing daily sales transactions, reporting, supply ordering and processing and monitoring payments, receivables and administrative accounts. The Accounting Assistant supports customer service, including pricing/quoting. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that finances are accurate and up to date, receivables are processed in a timely manner and vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits.

Qualifications

Education

- 2 year community college diploma in Accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred

Experience:




- 2 years’ accounting experience in a computer intensive environment
- Previous customer service and administrative/clerical experience
- A print background would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
- Strong customer service skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a collaborative, respectful and timely manner
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
- Excellent money handling, bookkeeping and clerical skills in a computer intensive environment
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate WRS’s operational hours and seasonal peak times
- Results oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative and follow through on work assignments
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions




- Problem-solving skills and professional judgment in a team environment
- Demonstrated analytical ability with a working knowledge of accounting principles
- Intermediate Skills in Microsoft Office Excel and Word and database management experience
- Knowledge of FIPPA and Best Practices for Handling Cardholder Information Policy
- Knowledge of acquisitions and receiving, supplier terms and policies

Union Statement

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current Criminal Record Check from a police service prior to commencing employment and will be required to complete a credit check satisfactory to the employer.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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