Financial Administrator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:06/06/2023

Req ID: 31603

Faculty/Division:
Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:
Department of Occupational Science & Therapy

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is recognized as an outstanding leader in the provision of graduate educationin occupational science and occupational therapy research and in preparing students to learn and practice the knowledge, attributes and skills of the profession of occupational therapy.

We have a highly dedicated team of administrative staff who support students throughout the program.

In September 2018, we expanded our program to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) to meet the growing needs for practicing occupational therapists locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.

Your opportunity:

As Financial Administrator, you will play an integral role in providing a wide range of financial analysis, reporting and administration for our department, including overseeing the day-to-day financial administration of research grants, reconciling financial statements, investigating discrepancies and preparing financial reports.

Your extensive financial background combined with your solid organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills will be key to your success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing accounts payable, receivable and expense reimbursements for faculty, staff and students and following protocols in place for approvals
Processing payroll for students, postdoctoral fellows and casual staff in HRIS
Monitoring, recording, reconciling and reporting on restricted funding accounts and accounts for grants and contracts
Monitors budget balances and payroll distribution reports and reconciles, ensuring payments and encumbrances are in line and on time. Assists research staff in interpreting payroll distribution reports
Analyzing financial processes and procedures and recommending changes for improvement that are in line with University policy, procedures and applicable collective agreements

Essential Qualifications:

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum three years related experience preferably in a University or hospital setting with a focus on research funding
Demonstrated experience processing a high volume of financial transactions
Demonstrated experience processing payroll transactions
Experience analyzing financial information and assisting with budgets and financial reports
Demonstrated ability to analyze budget forecasts and critically evaluate resources
Advanced technical proficiency with MS Office Suite, Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Research Information System (RIS), or similar systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong numerical accounting, financial and analytical skills
Demonstrated problemsolving and strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a high volume environment that requires multitasking on varied duties and an ability to prioritize effectively and work under pressure
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and confidentiality
Ability to anticipate demands/pressures of assignments and adapt accordingly to meet critical deadlines
Ability to work well independently or as part of a team and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable
Efficient
Meticulous
Problem solver
Resourceful

Closing Date: 06/20/2023, 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:
Dinuka Perera

**Lived Experience Statement