Financial Administrator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:05/10/2023

Req ID: 31134

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Department of Statistical Sciences

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Statistical Sciences is one of the top ten statistics departments in North America, with our faculty developing numerous important innovations in statistical science.

Our mission is to serve as a centre of excellence for statistical and actuarial research and education, across the campus, nationally and internationally.

Research is centered on excellence in theory and methods, as many faculty members in the department have very successful collaborative research programs.

Central to our vision for the next five years is to strengthen our national and international reputation in collaborative scientific activity, without compromising our core strengths.

Your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
Preparing and/or processing journal entries
Generating standard financial reports
Processing expense reimbursements
Analyzing and recommending improvements to financial processes and procedures
Processing payroll
Troubleshooting and resolving payroll discrepancies
Reconciling payroll distribution
Generating standard financial reports
Keeping wellinformed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements

Essential Qualifications:

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum three years of recent and related financial and payroll experience, preferably in a university environment. Thorough knowledge of the University's financial guidelines or other similar guidelines.
Experience processing and reconciling financial, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll records. Experience preparing standard financial reports.
Experience monitoring and reconciling budget and research grants.
Experience processing expense reimbursements.
Experience maintaining databases and producing reports.
Experience maintaining financial files.
Advanced working knowledge with HRIS and FIS or other related financial and payroll systems.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent problem solving skills, accuracy and detail oriented.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable
Efficient
Honest
Intuitive
Organized
Possess a positive attitude
Responsible
Team player

Closing Date: 05/19/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Recruiter:
Ellen Brikaras

**Lived Experience Statement