Junior Accountant, Research Financial Support

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

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About The Position

Research Financial Services provides assistance and guidance to meet the financial administrative requirements of sponsored research awards. We prepare financial reports for research awards while supporting the University community by ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, government regulations and the requirements of all research sponsors. Our team consists of Senior Managers, Accountants and Financial Officers. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research Financial Support, the Junior Accountant, Research Financial Support is key to the achievement of effective operations, including management accounting and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. The Junior Accountant – Research Financial Support has a close working relationship with researchers, key positions in Financial Services, Office of Research Services, and Offices within the Colleges.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year University Program with the primary area of study in accounting, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA) or on track to certify within 12 – 18 months, plus some related experience.
• Experience in an accounting role for 12 months to 18 months in an organization using fund accounting practices is preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture;
• Superior attention to detail, focus and professional competencies in accounting practices are required to manage discrete accounts with varying degrees of complexity and volume;
• Familiarity with an academic environment and culture is an asset;
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities;

Responsibilities

• Providing analysis and ad hoc reporting to Accountants, Research Financial Support, as it relates to departmental expenses, purchase orders and p-card transaction as well as the administration of the above.
• Reviewing, analyzing and processing purchase orders, p-card transactions, expense claim and payroll approvals, payment of invoices and other expense management tasks.
• Accurately maintain tracking of various research grants and process the journal entries against the said research grants to ensure the grant funding is spent as per the budget.
• Maintaining effective communication with department faculties and providing enhanced services.
• Working effectively in an evolving and innovative environment and the ability to balance competing deadlines, priorities and tasks is critical to being successful in the position.
• Working collaboratively within a team as well as independently and must have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level