Accounting Clerk, Ontario Veterinary College

Department: OVC-Office of the DeanPosition covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120 If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) General Purpose The Ontario Veterinary College's Integrated College Services (OVC ICS) is seeking an accounting clerk as part of a dynamic and skilled financial services team. Duties and Responsibilities The accounting clerk is part of the larger financial group at the college who strive to ensure appropriate and optimal use of college financial resources. The most critical tasks involve journal entry processing, preparation and analysis of departmental financial reports, maintaining the college’s internal chart of accounts and other data tables, and supporting regular forecasting and budget processes. The scope of this position includes accounts for all departments across the OVC, which includes but is not limited to four academic departments, the office of the dean, research centres and institutes. The accounting clerk is expected to provide excellent customer service to internal clients and ensure all transactions abide by the terms, conditions and regulations provided by the source of funds and by the policies and procedures of the University of Guelph and OVC ICS. This position is part of a broader Financial Services team in OVC. All members of the financial services team at OVC are expected to participate in continuous improvement activities while providing productive input for consideration by management. Incumbents must be flexible to new processes and procedures. Confidentiality is imperative in all aspects of their work. Requirements Completion of a two-year community college program in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration. Enrollment in CPA program is an asset. Minimum 1-year working experience with accounting and/or bookkeeping. Demonstrated experience with an enterprise accounting system. Flexibility to learn new policies, processes, and software. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail and accuracy is required. Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10927681 Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 4 USW Local 4120 Wage Grid *Tentative evaluation; subject to final review. At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. Posting Date: 08/18/2026 Closing Date: 08/25/2026

The accounting clerk is responsible for processing journal entries, preparing departmental financial reports, and maintaining the college's internal chart of accounts. They also support budget and forecasting processes while ensuring all financial transactions comply with university policies and regulations.

Candidates must have a two-year community college program in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration. A minimum of one year of working experience with accounting systems is required.

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• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée

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• Journal entry processing
• Financial reporting
• Data analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Accounting software
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Effective Communication
• Research
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Software
• Business Administration
• Management
• Customer Service
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Financial Services
• Financial Statements
• Interpersonal Communications
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

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• Administrative
• Education
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• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

26 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine