Accounts Administrator

2 months ago


Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, administer accounts. Acts as resource person and resolves problems. Processes or monitors the processing of financial, accounting and payroll transactions. Examines, analyses and reconciles accounting and financial records as well as documents such as bank statements, expenditures, budgets, loans and others. Ensures accuracy and compliance with University, government and granting agency guidelines, as well as accounting, reporting and payroll policies and procedures. Performs various administrative tasks according to the needs of the unit.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
(i) Administers accounts. Acts as resource person and resolves problems. Prepares journal and ledger entries. Processes or monitors the processing of financial and accounting transactions. Examines and analyses accounting and financial records and documents such as bank statements, expenditures, budgets, loans and others.

(ii) Ensures accuracy and compliance with University, government and granting agency guidelines, tax laws as well as accounting, reporting and payroll policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of these matters and gives explanations to researchers, staff and agencies.

(iii) Sets up accounts, sub-accounts, and budgets. Approves expenditures, receives funds and processes deposits. Compiles and prepares material to be sent to bank. Reviews, verifies and processes expense reports, requisitions, claims, advances, savings bonds, invoicing and charges.

(iv) Monitors loans. Follows up on missing payments. Advises on and arranges payment schedules.

(v) Monitors and reconciles various accounts, statements, and reports. Identifies and analyses discrepancies and errors. Makes corrections, processes adjustments and follows up on problems. Audits outstanding items.

(vi) Verifies the completeness and accuracy of documentation.

(vii) Prepares schedules, reports and financial statements. Makes recommendations on budget allocations. Supplies information and documentation to auditors.

(viii) Maintains computerized information systems and participates in their implementation and development to improve efficiency within the unit. Liaises with computer resource persons as required. Sets up and maintains databases and spreadsheets. Enters data and updates information.

(ix) Performs various administrative and clerical tasks according to the needs of the unit. Prepares correspondence related to the duties of the position. Liaises with appropriate resource persons.

(x) Uses a variety of equipment such as a personal computer, printer, calculator, telephone, photocopier, microfiche reader and fax machine.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
Experience in payroll; Customer service oriented; Knowledge of accounting principles; Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task; Accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to clearly transmit and receive information; Proven experience meeting deadlines; Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Demonstrated ability to work in a PC environment using spread sheets and database packages; Workday, Banner FIS and Crystal Reports.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

LI-Hybrid

Additional Information:
Accounts Payable:
Payroll:

- Acts as Local Timekeeper for FMAS in Workday for 175 Management employees and 350 Clerical and Trades employees under six different collective agreements. Verifies overtime rates per the applicable collective agreement and proceeds to payment. Docks pay upon approved request. Fields inquiries and verifies payments, making adjustments as required. Maintains payroll database for FMAS.

Ad-hoc:

- Performs various administrative and clerical tasks according to the needs of the unit.
- Minimum Education and Experience:

- DEP - Business Administration 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:

(MUNACA Level E) $27.75 - $34.40
- Hours per Week:

- 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:

Facilities Financial Manager
Position End Date (If applicable):

2024-12-31
- Deadline to Apply:

- 2024-04-03
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