Financial Assistant
Financial Assistant
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COVID 19 OnCampus Requirements
Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in inperson University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1 2022 but the University may reinstate them at any point.
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We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women racialized/visible minorities Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples persons with a disability persons who identify in the LGBTQ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
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Job Summary
SUMMARY:
This position supports Smith School of Business departments and programs with their financial and procurement requirements.
This position performs financial and administrative tasks to enable financial processing and reporting of activities in the department including responding to questions related to the application of financial policies and procedures as well as the methods of processing various transactions. This position performs various accounting activities including processing purchase orders cheque requisitions expense reimbursements and deposits. This position also reconciles various accounts including operating accounts research accounts cell phone bills and procurement cards.
Job Description
DUTIES:
Responds to questions related to the application of financial policies and procedures and the processing of various transactions.
Performs various accounting activities including processing purchase orders cheque requisitions expense reimbursements and deposits. Reconciles various accounts including operating accounts cell phone bills and procurement cards. Completes various journal entries.
Reviews transactions to ensure accuracy completeness and adherence to policies.
Collects and analyzes information and produces reports to assist in budget planning and allocation.
Performs queries and analyzes compiles and reconciles data.
Generates quarterly financial and other reports.
Prepares disseminates and tracks spreadsheets budget kits and reports to assist with budget planning.
Conveys regulatory information research funding opportunities new financial procedures and important deadlines to all stakeholders within the department and/or unit.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TwoYear Community College Diploma.
More than 2 years and up to and including 3 years of experience.
Experience in general financial control practices considered an asset (e.g. accounts payable cost accounting financial reporting etc..
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and insight of practical methods techniques and work processes that is typically acquired through a combination of technical training and/or substantial work experience.
Provide information to others that requires technical or administrative explanation or interpretation.
Attempts to resolve a difficult or challenging interpersonal situation or overcome resistance to gain.
Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees work study students and/or volunteers to see commitments through to completion.
Participate in project team meetings and is involved in developing individual and team project plans.
Identify new problems and seeks information and input to fully understand the cause.
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
Break down concrete issues into parts and synthesizes information succinctly.
Respect diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace.
Awareness of relevant legislation including Employment Equity Human Rights legislation Treaties sexual violence legislation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its regulations.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women visible minorities Aboriginal Peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .
Employment Type
Temp
