Accounts Receivable Technician at Red Deer Polytechnic

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

JIQ currently under review.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Accounts Receivable Technician 1

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable Technician 1 provides prompt and knowledgeable customer service to students, staff and community members. This position is responsible for a variety of functions related to revenue recognition, account payments and refunds, cash controls and safekeeping of monetary assets, general ledger transfers, reconciliations and monitoring fiscal deadlines ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The Accounts Receivable Technician 1 is a critical member of the Accounts Receivable team in the Fee’s Office, in charge of providing expert account support and customer service while ensuring full compliance and consistent application of RDP policies, procedures and internal controls.

Position Responsibilities

• Process payment transactions for student and vendor accounts.
• Accounting for revenue and banking transactions including handling cash, bank deposits, petty cash and ensuring compliance with polices and signing authority procedures.
• Complete financial reconciliations based on analysis of financial transactions including investigation of errors, finding solutions and correcting procedure.
• Generate financial transactions in the accounts receivable system for vendor sponsorship contracts, external client contracts, create and issue invoices, record account charges and payments.
• Process and issue refunds accurately and timely through systematic analysis and investigation in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Assist with special projects and accounts receivable support (i.e. year end, departmental financial controls and audit requests).
• Complete collection activities, year-end bad debt reports, analysis of delinquent accounts, process hold updates and reconcile collection agency reports monthly.
• Monitor compliance with cash controls, deliver support to departments on internal controls and assist with training.
• Aptitude with systems and ability to work in multiple applications and provide expertise to others.
• Customer service inquiries, provide information and guidance efficiently and effectively while maintaining confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary training in Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Demonstrated ability to use and to learn financial and related systems including integrated financial systems (Banner) and report writing software (Cognos).
• Experience in cash management, cash controls and electronic banking systems with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate and document complex solutions
• Prioritize work and time management to meet deadlines.
• Complete complex reconciliations across financial transactions and systems, ensuring system-driven adherence to GAAP and PSAS standards.
• Additional core competencies including managing busy times effectively, building rapport, consultative skills, adaptability, personal work ethic, attentiveness, organizing/planning, strong teamwork, privacy compliance, sensitivity and respect of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with systems such as Ellucian Banner, TouchNet and Global Payments would be an asset.
• Shows initiative and has advanced problem-solving skills to develop efficiencies and effectiveness in daily operations.

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary

$33.32/hr

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory

holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-090

Employment Type

Term-Certain Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

07/02/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

03/31/2027

FTE

0.8

Hours of Work

Typically 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Open Date

06/18/2026

Close Date

06/25/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

JIQ currently under review.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References Names and Contact Information

Optional Documents