Student Assistant - Department of Financial Services

Competition Number:
134S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Financial Services
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week 
Salary:

$16.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

ASAP to April 30, 2025

The Financial Services Office is looking for a student for the 2024/2025 academic year to assist with various accounting and clerical responsibilities. Financial Services comprise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Research Accounting, Data Control/Banking and Student Accounts. The successful candidate will be located in the Kelley Memorial Building office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting Accounts Payable in processing supplier invoices for payment and handling general inquiries from suppliers and other UPEI departments
  • Invoicing and reviewing accounts for Accounts Receivable
  • Processing journal entries
  • Assisting with account setups, budget review and claim preparation in Research Accounting
  • Filing and data storage
  • Processing parking meter revenue
  • Other tasks as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Outgoing and friendly personality with ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with Google Docs, Sheets & Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Able to work during weekdays between the hours of 8am and 4pm, to a maximum of 20 hours per week (scheduled around successful applicant’s course schedule) 
  • Priority given to students in the Accounting stream of the UPEI Business Administration Program

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.