Description
Accounts Receivable within VP Finance is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Accounts Receivable Specialist.
Accounts Receivable manages external billings, cash control auditing, and collections. The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports to the Manager, Accounts Receivable. This role works closely with other members of the accounts receivable team, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
The position provides services and information to University departments and customers which will require sharing expertise, applying knowledge and making recommendations.
The role will be expected to work in partnership with faculties, departments and other stakeholders to ensure that funds are accounted for in accordance with the policies of the University.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Teamwork
- Develop and maintain respectful relationships within the unit.
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Leadership is demonstrated through leading by example, active participation in identifying improvements and making recommendations, managing opportunities for development and fostering the team environment.
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Proactively develop and maintain trustworthy and productive working relationships with all stakeholders including: University administration, internal and external customers, University staff and external commitment contacts.
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Team objectives are achieved by taking on different roles/responsibilities as may be required and through assisting and supporting team members.
Communication
- Communicate policies, procedures and processes in a professional and courteous manner.
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Information is shared with the team and advice sought in an appropriate and timely manner.
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Deadlines and requirements are effectively communicated to clients and appropriate training is provided. Ensure that services for clients and associated tasks are followed through to completion.
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Provide training and advice to senior administration, faculties, departments and account holders regarding: University policies and procedures, University financial systems, and Accounts Receivable operations.
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Develop external and internal managerial and financial reports in conjunction with the Financial Operations Manager and generate as necessary.
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Provide support documentation and information as required by the Financial Operations Manager, management and various auditors including internal and the auditor general.
Leadership
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Remain current on factors that would initiate change, such as University polices and procedures, Accounts Receivable and administration practices and technology changes. Changes are accepted and incorporated immediately in all applicable processes.
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Contribute to financial policies and plans and act upon recommendations for change to procedures, process and reporting activities to enhance systems, reporting, transaction processing and general administration of Accounts Receivable.
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Take initiative to ensure that job expertise and technical proficiency is up-to-date and current.
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Complete special projects as required, report on findings, prepare recommendations and monitor outcomes. These may include development of: cash management procedures, collection procedures, billing procedures.
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Responsibilities are completed accurately, efficiently and effectively.
Financial Reporting
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Identify weaknesses in financial processes as they relate to accounts receivable and make recommendations for revised procedures.
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Maintain adequate documentation to support account activity and reporting thereof. This often requires preparation of working papers and schedules, activity summaries, variance and comparative analysis.
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Perform daily, weekly, monthly reconciliations. This includes utilizing and developing system queries to search for errors and other problems with data.
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Ensure adjusting entries are calculated and processed, with supporting documentation.
Qualifications / Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance).
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Minimum 3-5 years of corporate accounts receivable experience in a centralized, accounts receivable environment is required
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Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Access and data warehouse reporting, electronic mail, PeopleSoft financial systems
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Excellent organization skills; good written and verbal communication skills
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Knowledge of University culture and cross-departmental policies preferred
Application Deadline: August 04, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
