Accounting Tech ll - Charitable Accounting, Financial Services

Competition Number: 26.10.275
Category: Full-Time Replacement Term (35 hours per week)​ .
Salary: ​​MSU Band D (Steps 1-8): $28.501 - $41.449 per hour. $51,872 - $75,438 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).​
Closing Date: November 24, 2026

MacEwan University is seeking an Accounting Tech ll for a full-time 12-month replacement term opportunity with the Financial Services department. 

In this position, you will be responsible for the accounting operations related to restricted funds. This includes managing gift processing and maintaining constituent records within Raiser's Edge, handling the processing of scholarships, awards, and bursaries, and creating and monitoring the awards budget as funds are allocated.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Pulling various reports such as donation lists to a particular fund, spreadsheets tracking multiple years, multiple fundraising campaigns and multiple types of donations as well as contributing to associated projects; 
• Preparing journal entries in both PeopleSoft and Financial Edge, including investment journal entries, restricted fund transfers, internal fund transfers, and importing as required; 
• Preparing working documentation and account reconciliations required for month end; 
• Adding and updating donor information in Raiser's Edge, based on details received from cheques, letters, and the website; 
• Preparing daily bank deposits and process credit card transactions, including recurring monthly gifts; 
• Entering various types of gift information into the Raiser's Edge database, such as cheques, EFTs, online donations, stock donations, and gifts in kind; 
• Processing the list of awards in PeopleSoft and Financial Edge, ensuring that awards are paid with the correct budget and distribution amounts while ensuring that agency-selected awards comply with CRA tax regulations; 
• Verifying the budget and distribution for these awards before disbursement; and 
• Creating the annual awards budget document for budget meeting review and approval.

Skills 

You will have: 

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with departments, students, employees, and external customers; 
• The ability to synthesize financial and non-financial information and communicate findings effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders; 
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and staffing information; 
• Systems thinking skills to support continuous improvement of financial processes, workflows, and reporting tools; 
• Intermediate level Excel and Microsoft Office skills; 
• The ability to work with enterprise financial systems such as Peoplesoft Financials, Human Capital Management, and Enterprise Performance Management; 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, reconcile information, and identify solutions; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team while exercising sound judgment and initiative; and 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial and position-related records.

Qualifications 

• A minimum of an accounting or finance diploma. 
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting or finance experience with a mid-to-large sized organization. 
• The following would be considered assets 
• Experience in not-for-profit fund accounting; 
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Raiser's Edge and Financial Edge; and 
• Experience with database management 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay 
• Generous vacation time 
• Flexible benefits package 
• Continuous learning culture 
• Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca. 

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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.