Financial Administrator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto
University of Toronto
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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:11/06/2023


Req ID: 34827


Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department:
Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng


Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)


Position Number:


Description:


About us:


We are also home to about 2,000 very talented students: about 1,300 undergraduates are enrolled in the Industrial Engineering and in the Mechanical Engineering BASc programs.

We have about 350 Master of Engineering (MEng) students, a professional program for students taking courses with us for a year or two.

And we have about 350 MASc and PhD students, who work individually on research projects with a particular professor.


Your opportunity:


The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering prides itself on being a good place to work: respectful, accepting of difference and professional.


We value employees who are goal-oriented and self-motivated, and who are constantly looking to improve how we serve our students and faculty.

We believe in teamwork, in working together for the greater good, and yet doing so in a way that respects each employee's work-life balance.

Finally, we value each employee as an individual, and look for opportunities to recognize each contribution.


Your responsibilities will include:


  • Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts
  • Processing accounts receivable according to the University Guide to Financial Management, and following up on outstanding accounts receivable tasks to ensure timely completion
  • Processing cash, debit and/or credit card transactions. Processing accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
  • Preparing and processing expense reimbursements according to the University Guide to Financial Management
  • Identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors
  • Preparing budget variance reports, handling sensitive and/or confidential information
  • Preparing financial summary reports and generating standard financial reports as well
  • Collecting supporting documentation required for accounting, payroll and/or HRIS processing

Essential Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Financial Management or other related field or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
  • Minimum three years of related experience in financial management. Including experience working with budget variance reports and experience monitoring fund accounts for grants and contracts
  • Experience working with complex financial processes
  • Experience with the University's Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Research Information System (RIS)
  • Experience with preparing and processing expense reimbursements
  • Experience with classifying and processing invoices in FIS
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, good judgment, initiative, tact and discretion
  • Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to multitask
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), Accurate data entry and attention to detail
  • Highly developed computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint andOutlook

Assets (Nonessential):


  • Related experience in a university environment or higher educational institution
  • Sound knowledge of FileMaker
  • CPA designation is an asset

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Accountable
  • Efficient
  • Honest
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Responsible

Closing Date: 11/14/2023, 11:59PM ET


Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing


Schedule:
Full-Time


Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:


Job Category:
Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

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