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Competition Number: 1669 Closing Date: May 7th 2026 @ 11:59pm MST Accountant II Financial Services NorQuest College is seeking a selfstarter to evaluate contracts, interpret agreements, and improve reconciliation processes. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services (Capital, Deferred Revenue, and Treasury), the Accounting Analyst is responsible for grant revenue recognition and reconciliation, System and Organization Control (SOC) reporting, contract analysis for accounting implications, and PeopleSoft security management. The role is fully crosstrained to provide backup support to the Corporate Treasury Analyst. Effective workload prioritization is essential to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthend and yearend close activities. How Youll Make a Difference Analyze and interpret the contract/grant agreements to ensure proper revenue recognition. Prepare and process deferred revenue recognition journal entries. Reconcile Deferred Revenue general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Investigate and take appropriate action on reconciliation items. Analyze and interpret contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with public sector accounting standards such as but not limited to: Asset Retirement Obligations, Contractual Rights and Obligations, Embedded Derivatives, Whether the contract results in an expense, revenue, asset or liability and category within each type Determine when appropriate to request a tax review on the contract. Ensure the contract has clearly identified the GST treatment. Review user requests prior to submitting to Assistant Controller for approval. Perform quarterly audit of the PeopleSoft Finance Security user access. Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, analysis and reporting. Assist the OAG and other Auditors interim and yearend audit requests. Assist with financial information system testing. What You Bring Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent CPA Designation is required. Functional understanding in the interpretation and application of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). 5+ years directly related experience in accounting with an emphasis on reconciliations and General Ledger activity. Experience working in the public sector and/or educational field is an asset. What Makes You a Difference Maker? Familiarity with the interpretation and application of Public Sector Accounting Standards. Experience with grant interpretation and application. Intermediate knowledge of accounting systems, internal controls. Ability to perform intermediate to advanced account reconciliations. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Salary Band Level 10 | Consultant I: $81,819 $102,242. Immediate access to pension and benefit programs. NorQuest College offers a Workstyles Program with options that include working on campus a minimum of two days a week. Additional Information: PreEmployment Checks will be completed to assess the candidates suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit people and to creating an inclusive, antiracist, decolonized environment. Accessibility We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact . Apply If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, apply online by uploading your resume and cover letter as one document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 28 days of the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr