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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Accounting Assistant - International
Posted on October 24, 2024 by Employer details Abbotsford School District
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<p>The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Sem:th First Nation and Mathxw First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers. <p>Why Abbotsford? <p>Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.<p>Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca // thefraservalleyWhy the Abbotsford School District? <p>Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.<p>Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.<p>POSITION SUMMARY: <p>Under the general direction of the ManagerInternational Student Program, the Accounting Assistant International Student Program maintains accounting responsibility for the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts and purchasing system for the International Department. This position provides daily assistance, customer service, and a wide range of administrative and accounting support to stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.Providing a wide range of administrative support to the Manager International Student Program, Program Coordinator, Recruiter, Homestay Coordinator, International Student Liaisons, and agents. In addition, this role provides daily assistance to students, parents, staff and the international public in a professional and courteous manner. This position works closely with the Finance department ensuring accuracy in accounts payable / accounts receivable. This position manages homestay parent and student information, as well as agent commissions and refunds.The job involves maintaining confidentiality in all matters of the school district and current, proficient knowledge of the documentation practices and detailed procedures for BC Medical Services, Private Insurance Providers, Country of Origin documentation requirements, School District Policies and Ministry of Education Legislation. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: Performing all regular daily and monthly accounting duties, including (but not limited to): <p> Receipting money and entering student fee information; this includes (but not limited to) the collection of student fees including tuition, medical coverage, school and homestay fees; <p> Tracking unpaid student fees and following up with parents and/or international agents on the collection of these fees; <p> Verifying documents for accuracy before processing, ensuring supporting documents are included, and expense or invoices submitted are in accordance with accounting practices and district policies and procedures; <p> Preparing, coding and entering information into the computerized accounting system; creating and processing invoices for payment and preparing journal entries where needed; <p> Preparing reports and reconciliations for all accounting activities; <p> Maintaining accurate records of purchasing cards, homestay accounts, students with MSP or private insurance coverage and providing updates as requested; <p> Calculating fees as per International and agency contracts; liaising with the Homestay Coordinator about current payees for homestay fees. <p> Preparing for financial audits and providing all information when requested. <p>- LocationAbbotsford, BC
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2800739
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