Financial Clerk (TERM)

Job title:

Financial Clerk (TERM)

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 08/15/2024
Req ID: 39256
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049959This is a six (6) month term position.Description:About us:The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.Your opportunity:Established in 1927, the Department of Psychology has for over a century been a top choice for those pursuing a career in psychological research. The combined expertise of our faculty spans all major areas of psychology and reflects a wide range of approaches to the study of mind, brain, and behaviour. Our department consists of a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities, and a tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual atmosphere. We take pride in prevailing as an important department in today’s competitive psychology research and education fields.Under the general direction of the Department Manager, and working closely with the Senior Financial Officer, the Financial Clerk will provide financial support by processing expense reimbursements, invoices and journal entries, as well as processing billing for the fMRI facility.Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing expense reimbursements
• Recording detailed transactions for many accounts
• Coding financial information for processing in FIS
• Checking that proper approvals are obtained prior to processing transactions
• Preparing and/or processing journal entries
• Obtaining required authorizations and signatures to process financial documents
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information; identifying and resolving individual financial discrepancies

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant financial and administrative experience, including experience with SAP-based systems, including FIS, or equivalent organizational systems.
• Experience dealing with a large volume of transactions, providing customer service, and responding to inquiries.
• Experience processing reimbursements
• Demonstrated skill with monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on accounts.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to process financial transactions with accuracy, as well as the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Must be highly service-oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Assets (Nonessential):

• Familiarity with the University’s financial information systems preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with HRIS

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Efficient

Closing Date: 08/23/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 — $59,172. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,673. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Expected salary

$59172 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:33:01 GMT

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