Finance Analyst

University of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$61,237 - CA$83,944•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Research Finance, the Finance Analyst is responsible for a variety of the more complex financial management activities and functions in the administration of research funding at Research Administrative Services (RAS). This position will liaise and provide support and guidance to sponsors, staff within other teams of RAS and the university community. This position is responsible for using professional judgement to ensure that University and sponsor procedures, guidelines and policies (which are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are applied at all times. In this functionally-based service environment, the position is expected to act independently and in a team environment to ensure quick and efficient services are delivered both internally and externally. Research awards have become increasingly complex to interpret and administer. This position must ensure that the stewardship requirements from the sponsors are being met. This position, in collaboration with the RAS team members, is responsible for ensuring that all financial obligations outlined in the awards are met and adhered to throughout the life of the award.

Requirements

Strong accounting skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrated technical skills (PeopleSoft, Excel, etc.).
Ability to provide analyses, reports, and other financial deliverables within stringent time frames.

Responsibilities

Administer complex financial management activities and functions for research funding.
Liaise and provide support and guidance to sponsors, RAS staff, and the university community.
Ensure adherence to University and sponsor procedures, guidelines, and policies, consistent with GAAP.
Act independently and in a team to deliver efficient services internally and externally.
Ensure stewardship requirements from sponsors are met.
Ensure all financial obligations outlined in research awards are met and adhered to throughout the award's life.