Lead Officer, Accounting - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas


The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English.

Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas.

We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective.

Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada's top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today's challenges.

One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe.

Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place.

Everyone's contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong

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Position purpose:


Reporting to the Associate-Supervisor, Accounting, performs day-to-day tasks involving processing of requests related to accounts payable, financial systems and compliance with University of Ottawa financial regulations.

Assists decentralized users to maximize their ability to use financial systems and complete their accounts payable tasks. Ensures that users enjoy outstanding service that meets or exceeds established service standards.


In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Acts as a contact person for decentralized users, providing expert advice on matters including trouble shooting to understand situations, determining exact causes and finding possible solutions to help users take appropriate action.

Communicates effectively with users to provide them with adequate support.

Analyzes data and documentation for accuracy, and ensures liaison with faculties and services to correct inconsistencies related to data on payment of vendors.

Monitors financial systems, intervening as necessary to ensure proper, effective operations regarding invoice entry and approval, creation of vendors and large reimbursements for the entire University, to maintain payment integrity and transparency and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Keeps the chart of accounts up to date and conducts activities related to creation and modification of all its components.

Ensures integrity of data entry in the general ledger and in financial reports.
Analyzes complex reports regarding consumption taxes, information to produce T4A slips, capitalization of assets and transactions with non-sufficient funds. Modifies T4A slips on the Canada Revenue Agency website.
Communicates and applies policies and procedures to inform and train decentralized users and external providers.


What you will bring:

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, accounts payable and financial system administration normally acquired through postsecondary education in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Degree in accounting or finance (an asset)

Five years' demonstrated experience in a similar position

Knowledge of computer systems and software, including accounts payable software, databases and spreadsheets

Experience in planning, analysis and finding quick solutions

Good understanding of client needs and the university environment

Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines

Superior interpersonal relations skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Bilingualism — English and French (spoken and written)


Key Competencies at uOttawa:

Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning:
Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realise an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.


Initiative:
Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.


Client Service Orientation:
Help or serve others to meet their needs.

This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.


Teamwork and Cooperation:
Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to
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