Finance Technician

SOOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT (No. 62) FINANCE TECHNICIAN: RECONCILIATIONS POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manager, Accounting Services, the Finance Technician: Reconciliations assists in reconciliation of multiple bank accounts using manual and automated routines with high volume of transactions. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: RECONCILIATIONS * Review district bank accounts and prepare entries to record revenue and expenditures; * Reconcile Point of Sale machines and prepare appropriate journal entries; * Prepare bank transfers between school and district bank accounts; * Ensure bank fees and other NSF entries are recorded, reported, and corrected * Prepare the districts Operating and Elementary bank reconciliations for approval by Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis; * Review Middle and Secondary school bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy. * Reconcile and prepare monthly GST return for submission; * Export data and prepare entries to record KEV transactions into Powerschool SRB Atrieve ensuring the accounting systems reconcile; * Prepare a variety of reconciliations and reports using excel; researching accounting discrepancies, determining most appropriate methods to correct discrepancies and preparing corrections. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (A/R) * Setup and maintain A/R Customers; * Maintain fee schedule and prepare monthly A/R invoices for district lease contracts; * Prepare and issue miscellaneous invoices as required; * Export and review School Cash Catalogue reports to record monthly revenue transactions; * Monthly reconciliation of the A/R sub ledger; * Generate monthly aged A/R report and follow up on outstanding balances. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION * Completion of a Diploma or Degree in the field of Accounting, or Commerce or similar level of education; AND * Interest in pursuing in the Chartered Professional Accounting Program. EXPERIENCE * Experience in computerized accounting and spreadsheets; * Accountable for care, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work; * Ability to accurately perform repetitive tasks under minimum supervision; Please apply online at www.makeafuture.ca/sooke by August 16, 2019.