Financial Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Schedule
35 hours/week

Education Level
2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

Career Level
Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

The W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (SEPT) within McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is dedicated to student-centered experiential learning through flexible, adaptable, and innovative programs and teaching using state of the art resources and facilities.

The learning environment emphasizes hands-on education and transferable skills to produce engaged graduates ready to serve a diversity of community and societal needs.

With key partners such as the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters groups, the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology has a unique opportunity to reach out to more than 25,000 enterprises across Canada.

Job Summary:

Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
Assist with developing budgets for review and approval.
Implement and maintain budgets.
Create financial projections and make adjustments to budgets throughout the fiscal year.
Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.
Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, payables, and shipping documents.
Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
In the absence of other staff, identify persons requesting access to the reactor and grant access to facility upon recognition.
In the absence of other staff, greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries.

Additional Information:

Assets:

How To Apply

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at ext. 222-HR , or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Policy Statement

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors.

The University's Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the "Vaccination Policy"), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground.

While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction.

Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time.

Successful applicants in those positions that work in host hospitals or other healthcare sites that have active vaccination mandates in place will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.

Hybrid Work Language
To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the ne