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Financial Assistant

Employer
University of Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON

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DepartmentAs a member of the Business Operations unit of the Faculty of Arts and Science, the incumbent works under the general direction of the Senior Faculty Financial Officer, and is responsible for front line customer service support for the business administration community across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, responding to financial and business operations inquiries, and resolving compliance concerns or non-personal complaints. The incumbent will provide ad hoc AMS support and training.

This role is responsible for processing all accounts payable transactions, expense claims, banking receipts, purchase order and purchase requisitions, and budget transfers on FIS; and provides back up support for processing casual pay for the Dean’s and centralized Faculty Administrative Offices on HRIS. This role requires the incumbent to review and audit transaction documents and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the University’s financial rules, guidelines and processes. The incumbent works independently to resolve operational processing issues and brings more complex concerns to the attention of the Senior Faculty Financial Officer or Senior Management.

The incumbent is responsible for providing and coordinating the logistics for the efficient running of the Finance Office including front line reception, maintaining the office filing system; processing mail; handling regular general inquiries from members of the business administration community across the Faculty; maintaining office supplies for the Finance Office. The Financial Assistant supports the Faculty’s business officer community and individual units on financial processing, rule and guideline compliance, ad-hoc training and provides short term relief for processing documents in the absence of the unit’s business officer(s).


CampusEducation:
Completed advanced 3 year College Diploma in a recognized accounting program and/or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial and payroll accounting. Demonstrated experience with Financial Information Systems (FIS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS). University experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of the University of Toronto financial rule, guidelines and processes, including its financial and procurement processes and good knowledge of the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, Faculty of Arts and Sciences operational processes, and payroll rules and processes including CRA rules and requirements.

Skills:
Advanced knowledge and ability in standard office technology (e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word mail merge, etc.). Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Other:
Strong customer support service focus with a commitment to promoting positive customer relations. Demonstrated attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Aptitude for figures. Ability to exercise good judgement and initiative and maintain strict confidentiality.


Department: Office of the Dean, Arts and Science
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Schedule: Full-time
Job Field: Administration
Job Posting: Feb 15, 2019
Job Closing: Feb 25, 2019, 11:59:00 PM

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community.The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

 

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

 

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Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

  • Excellent health and dental benefits;
  • On-site support for training and career development;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Childcare subsidy;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
  • Generous paid time off;
  • Support on equity and diversity issues;
  • On-site child care;
  • University Pension Plan;
  • Subsidized athletic facility membership;
  • World-renowned libraries;
  • Confidential counselling services;
  • Parking and TTC Metropasses;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
  • Continued health benefits for pensioners.

 

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