Financial Assistant

6 months ago


Kingston, Canada Queen's University Full time

Financial Assistant

About Queen's University

Queen’s 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.

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Job Summary

This position supports Smith School of Business departments and programs with their financial and procurement requirements.

**Job Description**:

**DUTIES**:

- 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**:

- Two-Year 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

**Skills**

**Reference**
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