Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.Reporting to the Supervisor, Revenue, the Accounting Administrator provides operational support to the revenue and corporate accounting function. This includes entering revenue information into the accounting system and preparing and processing payments. The Accounting Administrator also provides support to the Corporate Accounting function by assisting with journal entries including uploads, account reconciliations, and fixed asset support. Other tasks would include assisting with month end closing process and providing administrative support to the Finance team. The incumbent ensures work is completed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the guidelines established by Sheridan and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (the "Ministry").What You\'ll Be Doing

• Partnering with the Revenue Specialist to handle the full revenue cycle, including receiving the revenue information, coding, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices/department receipts into the accounting system;
• Assisting with questions related to the revenue team;
• Uploading journal entries, files and transactions into the system;
• Working with the revenue team members to resolve inquiries and investigations;
• Maintaining records and supporting documentation, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices;
• Assisting in maintaining fixed asset subledger (additions & disposals), with reviewing fixed asset source documents to ensure correct account coding and with Asset Tag process;
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing activities and with internal and external audits;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About YouYou have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression,equity, and inclusion.Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.Your excellent problem-solving skills allow you to resolve unexpected challenges and come up with improvements to existing processes.The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• Possess a 3-year diploma or degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in an accounting environment;
• Experience with financial management systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as experience handling cash;
• Knowledge and experience with accounting principles is required;
• Must have excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience working and communicating with all levels of staff;
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials is preferred.

Who We AreEvery member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people\'s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we\'re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other DetailsFaculty/Department: Financial Services
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | At least 3 days/week on site
Reference #: J0824-0067
Employee Group: Support Staff
Payband: G
Hourly Range: $32.42 - $37.57
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: August 20, 2024Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact .You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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