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Job Location drjobs

Kingston - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1 2022 but the University may reinstate them at any point.

About Queens University

Queens University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research faculty administration engineering & construction athletics & recreation power generation corporate shared services and many more.

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.

Come work with us!

Job Summary

A Brief Overview

Reporting to the Manager General Accounting the General Accounting Officer ensures accurate recording of the Universitys financial transactions with a focus on PCI compliance Accounts Receivable (including student collections) and GST/HST tax reporting. This role provides expertise in financial stewardship overseeing credit card merchant accounts managing overdue receivables and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

The incumbent performs financial transaction processing account management and leads project initiatives to improve financial operations. Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion is essential. Committed to equity diversity inclusion and Indigenization the Officer builds strong stakeholder relationships.

The following paragraph outlines a minor component of the role and will not be its primary focus.

This position administers complex financial responsibilities in support of the departments operating capital ancillary endowment and joint venture funds. This position oversees the overall integrity of financial reporting budgeting forecasting processes personnel cost reconciliations and forecasts capital project financial oversight and financial statement preparation. This position directs allocates and supervises the work of other staff.

Job Description

What you will do

  • Oversees creates and generates appropriate and relevant financial management reports and analyses through the preparation of financial statements reports income tax returns and statutory filings.

  • Confirms expenses are valid and accurate prepares journal entries and obtains documentation.

  • Prepares monthly financial forecasts and financial information packages for each budget.

  • Oversees audits and monitors visits conducted by internal and external audit agencies.

  • Prepares all working papers and supporting documents to assist the audits.

  • Develops and maintains internal controls and financial processes.

  • Prepares monthly spending and forecast analyses on projects and ensures that projects are staying within approved budget.

  • Monitors and quantifies effective processes and procedures to minimize departmental financial liability exposure and risk.

  • Participates in medium and long-term strategic planning for department.

  • Directs allocates and supervises the work of other staff.

  • Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.


  • Required Education

  • Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent. In addition requires trade certification qualification or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.


  • Required Experience
  • More than 5 years of experience.


  • Required Licenses and Certifications
  • A Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required.

  • Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Job Knowledge and Requirements
  • Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or significant work experience.

  • Provide expert advice guidance and consultation on highly complex issues and/or the where outcome may be contentious.

  • Interaction with others requires highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively persuade negotiate counsel and/or consult.

  • Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.

  • Manage own work train and review the work of the team to see commitments through to completion.

  • Set work priorities and direction supporting the unit and department in achieving goals and objectives.

  • Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.

  • Lead team and project meetings and develop team/unit and departmental project plans.

  • Lead procedural or technological change within a unit or across broader university functions.

  • Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.

  • Anticipate complex challenges to ensure activities are completed on time.

  • Effectively leverage relevant data as input to making decisions.

  • Appropriately assess risks before making a decision.

  • Comprehensive understanding of what sexual violence harassment and discrimination are and their varying effects on diverse members of the community.

  • Question and take appropriate steps to address attitudes macroaggressions and other behaviours which are discriminatory. Acknowledges and respects diverse cultural traditions abilities and beliefs.

  • Assess the suitability of job candidates and recommend the most appropriate person for hire.

  • Evaluate employee performance and decide on appropriate training coaching and development plans to assist employees in reaching career goals.
  • Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

    The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

    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 .


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    Employment Type

    Temp

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