Finance and Administration Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:02/21/2023

Req ID: 29657

Faculty/Division:

OISE

Department:
Finance

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research.

As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America,
OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto - Canada's most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.

OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy.

A unique place to work, learn and grow,
OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence and collaborativeenergy that few institutions in the world can claim.

Your opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Faculty, Financial Administration, the Finance and Administration Officer is a key member of the
OISE Finance Office team, responsible for providing support in all areas related to
OISE's operating budget accounts, including processing expenditures and recoveries, and preparing and monitoring monthly financial statements, and for assisting in functions related to human resources administration, including financial reporting.

The incumbent will also be responsible for the processing of all expense reimbursement requests for the Dean and CAO's Office, ensuring compliance with the University's travel and reimbursement guidelines, Faculty guidelines and funding policies.

The incumbent will interpret policy and assist Business Officer's to determine compliance; reconcile P-Card and T-Card payments and performs audits.

Provides advice to senior administrative staff on financial inquiries, procurement policies and practices relating to purchasing and travel card expenditures.

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing accounts receivable and payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
Keeping wellinformed on key University and sponsor policies and trends
Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
Following administrative rules and procedural instructions
Processing expense reimbursements; processing invoices
Reconciling accounts; Preparing and/or processing journal entries
Generating standard financial reports

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a business or accounting or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Current enrollment in CPA program is desirable.
Minimum five years of recent and related financial and administrative experience in a postsecondary environment.
Experience working with Financial Information System (FIS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or equivalent system.
Experience reporting, monitoring, and reconciling financial activity and accounts including preparing financial statements.
Experience monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts.
Experience verifying and processing accounts payable and receivable activities.
Experience processing expense reimbursements.
Experience maintaining financial and personnel records.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with interpreting policies and procedures of the University of Toronto or other related educational institutions.
Strong knowledge and skills of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office software (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).
Advanced skills working in FIS and HRIS, or similar SAP administrative systems.
Excellent administrative, analytical, problem solving and financial skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities to meet deadlines; ability to work well with others, dependability.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to clearly organize and communicate financial information to nonfinancial staff and faculty at all levels.
Demonstrated initiative, prioritize tasks, multitask and meet deadlines; ability to respond to and initiate change and to work well under pressure.
Ability to deal with inquiries and problems with tact and in a professional manner.
Strong customer support focus with a commitment to promoting positive customer relations.
Demonstrated sound judgement in the handling of sensitive and confidential matters.