Student Accounting Clerk
About the role
The Finance department loves when the math balances out — so we’re looking to add to our team. If you have a nose for numbers and believe your skills and passion match our requirements, you will have our undivided attention and we want to meet you.
The Opportunity
The Student Accounting Clerk supports SAIT’s Finance Operations team with daily Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing external billing, following up on past-due collections, processing corporate refunds, peer-reviewing invoices, and reconciling accounts. The role also handles customer inquiries via FreshDesk and other communication channels. Working under close supervision, the Student Accounting Clerk ensures accurate and timely processing of student and customer accounts while following established procedures.
The Role
-
- Billing & Collection:
- Assist in preparing and issuing customer invoices under guidance.
- Follow up on outstanding accounts based on established procedures.
- Process corporate refunds with accuracy, following set protocols
- Invoice Review: Review and verify Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and proper recording in Banner.
- Inquiries: Respond to department and external inquiries through various communication channels.
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance operations team
- Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations for both customer and vendor accounts to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
Qualifications & Experience
-
- Must be a SAIT student currently enrolled in and/or returning to a SAIT Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration diploma or degree program. Proof of course enrolment/registration will be required prior to hiring.
- Completion of introductory courses in accounting and finance is preferred.
- Previous experience in administrative or customer service roles is an asset.
- Experience using accounting software and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel) is an advantage.
Job classification: W6004 - Student Worker (e)
Hourly rate: $18.22
# of positions: 1
Position End Date: March 31, 2026
Posting closing date: June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Community and Belonging is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. It creates the conditions for a healthy campus where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. SAIT values fairness, shared accountability and the importance of representation. The institution expects a commitment from its students and employees to continuously develop an equitable and inclusive mindset that celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS
SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application.
Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Technology is who we are — it’s what we do. Officially known as the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we’re a community of thinkers, creators and champions leading change and reimagining the workforce of tomorrow.
In 1916, our doors opened in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with 11 students and a mandate to train veterans returning from the First World War. Over the years, we’ve matched community needs — as a hospital during the Spanish Flu pandemic and as a Royal Canadian Air Force Wireless Training School during the Second World War.
Fast forward to today and SAIT’s action-based learning, solution-focused research and industry partnerships are helping to shape the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and pioneers.
Student Accounting Clerk
About the role
The Finance department loves when the math balances out — so we’re looking to add to our team. If you have a nose for numbers and believe your skills and passion match our requirements, you will have our undivided attention and we want to meet you.
The Opportunity
The Student Accounting Clerk supports SAIT’s Finance Operations team with daily Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing external billing, following up on past-due collections, processing corporate refunds, peer-reviewing invoices, and reconciling accounts. The role also handles customer inquiries via FreshDesk and other communication channels. Working under close supervision, the Student Accounting Clerk ensures accurate and timely processing of student and customer accounts while following established procedures.
The Role
-
- Billing & Collection:
- Assist in preparing and issuing customer invoices under guidance.
- Follow up on outstanding accounts based on established procedures.
- Process corporate refunds with accuracy, following set protocols
- Invoice Review: Review and verify Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and proper recording in Banner.
- Inquiries: Respond to department and external inquiries through various communication channels.
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance operations team
- Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations for both customer and vendor accounts to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
Qualifications & Experience
-
- Must be a SAIT student currently enrolled in and/or returning to a SAIT Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration diploma or degree program. Proof of course enrolment/registration will be required prior to hiring.
- Completion of introductory courses in accounting and finance is preferred.
- Previous experience in administrative or customer service roles is an asset.
- Experience using accounting software and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel) is an advantage.
Job classification: W6004 - Student Worker (e)
Hourly rate: $18.22
# of positions: 1
Position End Date: March 31, 2026
Posting closing date: June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Community and Belonging is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. It creates the conditions for a healthy campus where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. SAIT values fairness, shared accountability and the importance of representation. The institution expects a commitment from its students and employees to continuously develop an equitable and inclusive mindset that celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS
SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application.
Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.
About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Technology is who we are — it’s what we do. Officially known as the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we’re a community of thinkers, creators and champions leading change and reimagining the workforce of tomorrow.
In 1916, our doors opened in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with 11 students and a mandate to train veterans returning from the First World War. Over the years, we’ve matched community needs — as a hospital during the Spanish Flu pandemic and as a Royal Canadian Air Force Wireless Training School during the Second World War.
Fast forward to today and SAIT’s action-based learning, solution-focused research and industry partnerships are helping to shape the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and pioneers.