Project Analyst, Accounts Receivable

Position TitleProject Analyst, Accounts Receivable
Department/Unit Financial Services
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S034-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $58,103 - $77,730 per annum
Classification ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information and ensure the effective stewardship of university assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Financial Services is a core service unit of the University, providing services in areas of financial accounting, budgeting, procurement and risk management, cash management, and financial systems and policies. Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance Operations, the Project Analyst will be a key resource in the development and support of processes to monitor, account for, and report on Dalhousie's outstanding receivables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workflows and mapping of current processes, working with staff on the systems and Student Accounts sides to understand sources of inputs, processes, and impacts.
• Research and compile a comprehensive proposal for the treatment of student accounts, including process changes, improvements to internal controls, and policy updates, aimed at achieving best practices in collections of outstanding receivables, compliance with all regulatory considerations, and minimization of uncollectible accounts.
• Implement a routine reporting process for collections activities and status updates on delinquent accounts.
• Support the Manager, Student Accounts in the training of clerical staff to achieve desired outcomes. Draft process documentation as needed to support collections activities and communications to campus as required.
• Provide support for the development, implementation, and documentation of other processes resulting from student experience improvement initiatives.
• Support the financial accounting processes at Dalhousie by creating templates, training documents, and responding to questions from clerical staff regarding GL account reconciliations.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Commerce or Business Administration preferably with concentration in accounting with five years' related work experience of progressive complexity (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Proficiency with ERP systems processing large volumes of data, advanced skill in the Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional Excel abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with Accounts Receivable and collections management.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential matters with excellent judgment, discretion, and tact, and the ability to multi-task with frequent interruption.
• Prior experience in project management or process development through to implementation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a high-volume, quick turnaround, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfort with documenting processes and knowledge sharing through meetings and presentations.

Assets

Completion of or final stages of CPA program.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.