Student Accounting Officer - Finance

Posted Monday, March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM

Student Accounting Officer

Full Time Term position (May – August)

Finance Department

Regina Campus

Under the general direction of the Comptroller and with the guidance of the Director of Finance, the Student Accounting Officer will be primarily responsible for providing entry-level financial transactions in accounts receivable and payables, including issuing payment to suppliers in a timely manner.

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.

FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality.

Duties:

1. Responsible for ensuring confidentiality with respect to all information obtained in the performance of duties.
2. Process cheques for payment to suppliers in a timely manner, including matching up purchase orders and invoices.
3. Coordinate and process Travel Expense and Travel Advance claims, Professional Development Request claims, Elder Honorariums/Guest Lecturer Request claims, and Contract payments, ensuring proper approval prior to issuing payment.
4. Maintain finance system including data entry on a daily basis.
5. Assist with student account inquiries.
6. Assist with the preparation of variance reports.
7. Maintain the filing system for the Finance area.
8. Provide holiday relief in a back-up capacity for the Accounting Officer(s).
9. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

This employment opportunity is being funded through the Government of Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy – Summer Work Experience Program. Youth means persons aged 15 to 30. Eligible applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, First Nations or Inuit secondary and post-secondary students. Registered as full-time students during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full basis in the next academic year.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca.

Closing Date: April 14, 2025

We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at humanresources@firstnationsuniversity.ca.