Financial Assistant - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade:
Level N

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Responsibilities:

The Financial Assistant is accountable for the implementation of daily financial transactions for the Department of Chemistry, in accordance with Western's financial, payroll, procurement and funding agency policies, procedures and guidelines.

The role will facilitate the administration of travel expenses, research accounts, professional expense allowance, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll requisition functions.

The Financial Assistant will assist with budget development and financial year-end processes, and will serve as a key contact for inquiries from faculty members, staff and students related to financial policies and processes.

The role may also be accountable for supporting research account transactions, and for assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with granting agency guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education:
2-year community college diploma in business accounting or financial administration

Experience:

2 years' experience in a bookkeeping, financial administration or accounting role; preferably in an academic setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of general office procedures
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications as required
Detailoriented with an ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner and adapt communication style to suit the situation and the audience
Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and follow through on work assignments
Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with people in professional, respectful, and diplomatic manner
Ability to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with processes in a way that is positively received
Resultsoriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of performance
Ability to understand and effectively communicate internal and external policies, guidelines, and practices to stakeholders
Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management
Demonstrated team player (e.g. demonstrates reliability, communicates constructively, listens actively, functions as an active participant, etc.)

Union Statement:

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.