Solomon Schechter Academy
Description
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for handling financial transactions and maintaining accurate records, ensuring a smooth billing process for our school community.
Key Responsibilities:
Account receivable duties:
- Process deposits (cheques, PAW, and credit card payments).
- Provide customer service to parents regarding school fees and payments.
- Prepare massive invoicing for new school year fees (July)
- Adjust invoices for new and returning students, including tuition assistance.
- Review all bursary applications, prepare bursary files
- Monitor collections
- Prepare invoicing for extended day
- Send statements of accounts to families.
Payroll function:
- Ensure that all employee timesheets are entered properly and ready for processing.
- Ensure that payroll is completed on time, the payroll production steps are followed, and the payroll binder is kept updated
- Aid with the preparation of all annual reports re: CARRA pension plan, CNESST, DAS for provincial and federal governments, Professional Development expenditures, religious/secular expense breakdown
- Provide updated data to insurance companies regarding salary changes, employee changes, coverage changes, and ensure that the payroll deductions reflect the insurance invoices accordingly
GST & QST Remittance:
- Handle GST & QST claims for Academy and Foundation
Tax Receipts:
- Preparation work for tax receipts due February 28th
Bank reconciliations:
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations in Academy and foundation
Miscellaneous
- Year-end work with auditors
- Conduct police verifications
- Order Plaques
Qualifications:
- High school/ CEGEP diploma or equivalent; relevant accounting or finance education is a plus.
- Previous experience in accounts receivable or a similar financial role.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and French in order to communicate with parent body.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and maintain a positive school environment.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and engaging work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to be part of a caring and vibrant school community.