Financial Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Schedule
Mon - Fri; 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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

Career Level
Requires 5 years of relevant experience

The Faculty of Social Sciences consists of 13 academic Departments/Schools/Programs, specialized research units and three support units, has an annual operating budget of approximately $37 million, and employs about 130 faculty, more than 60 staff (both operating
- and research-funded) and over 220 full-time equivalent graduate teaching assistants, as well as both research and teaching postdoctoral fellows and sessional lecturers. Approximately 3,800 full-time equivalent undergraduate students and 300 graduate students are registered in the Faculty's programs. The current value of grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), held by researchers in the Faculty, exceeds $5 million annually.

Job Summary:

Purpose and Key Functions:

Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit files and responding to auditor inquiries.
Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
Develop 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, and payables.
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.
Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.
Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and

databases.

Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
Create spreadsheets including complex formulas and equations.
Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Supervision:

Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.

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.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions.

The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.