Research Accounting Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

SCI Dean Of Science:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Feb 12, 2024

Closing Date

Feb 20, 2024

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$55,522 to $75,410 per year

Grade

Hours

37.5
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of May 16, 2025, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location- This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department

The Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) is a national research network funded by the Government of Canada's Networks of Centres of Excellence program.

CMN will be transitioning to Braiding Knowledges Canada (Not-for-Profit funded by the Strategic Science Fund).

Reporting to the Operation Manager, this position will manage and account for Network financial transactions, including coordination with the Finance Departments of the University, Network Members, funding partners, other partner organizations, and with the Network's bank.

Position

The Research Accounting Assistant will also be responsible for issuing research funding to CMN/BKC Network Investigators, purchasing activities of the Network, and ensuring that all transactions are performed in an accurate, consistent, effective, timely and reliable manner.

The incumbent must liaise with internal and external clients and suppliers and, in doing so, acts as an ambassador for the Network.

In addition, the incumbent will work with external auditors and controller to produce required Network financial reports and statements. The Research Accounting Assistant plays an important role in the annual reporting to the NCE program.

Duties
A. FINANCE AND BUDGET SUPPORT

Completes month end reconciliation of CMN accounts and University trust and liability accounts
Completes monthly bank reconciliations
Maintains the accounting records for CMN and ensures expenditures are properly authorized and documented in accordance with University and Sponsor policies and procedures
Works with the Executive Director to resolve interfund reconciliations and discrepancies in expenditure eligibility
Creates quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for all operating accounts, complete with variance analysis, for Management and Finance and Audit Committee review
Monitors and performs financial and variance analysis on accounts, activities, and transactions; identifies anomalies or nonbudgeted transactions and resolve discrepancies
Develops Standard Operating Procedures for all financial transactions and activities of CMN
Prepares all documents required for issuance of research grants and works with the UofA finance service to release research funding to other Network institutions
Supports the Executive Director in the development of the Network's consolidated budget and financial plan to ensure completeness and accuracy of budgets
Collects and reviews annual financial reports from all CMN funded projects (including reports on matching funds). Checks for accuracy and financial variances, and inquires with investigators/RSO on these variances
Responds to financial inquiries from Directors, Financial Services, Network investigators, Research Service Office, Supply Management, and CRA

B. ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

Monitors daily activities to ensure accounts payable/receivable and reconciliation processes are completed in a timely manner
Creates invoices and ensures their payment is processed within the net period
Responsible for all purchasing activities required for the CMN administrative office operations
Under the direction of the Executive Director, issues grants to Network investigators. Works with Finance Services and ensures that funding is disbursed from the liability account and received at the recipient's institution
Ensures