Financial Services Specialist

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Financial Services Specialist

At the University of Saskatchewan, we are seeking a highly skilled Financial Services Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Finance SBA team, you will play a critical role in supporting strategic finance initiatives and providing exceptional client service to our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with budgeting, financial planning, reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes
  • Ensure financial transactions, including invoices, payments and accruals, pre-paid expenses, and deferrals, are processed, recorded, and tracked in a timely manner and in accordance with University of Saskatchewan policies
  • Coordinate and complete fund reconciliations on a monthly basis, including coordination and completion of required journal entry transfers
  • Coordinate fee for service activities, including invoicing, costing, reconciling, and reporting
  • Seek to continuously improve financial procedures and processes within the portfolio
  • Work with Finance SBAs with regular financial reporting against budgets and plans
  • Provide professional support to assigned units in their day-to-day financial and operational needs by providing knowledge and direction on USask and unit policies and processes related to financial approvals and oversight
  • Support procurement of significant goods or services identified within the unit when necessary, and work with FCO colleagues and Service Centre partners to coordinate acquisition
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including Finance and Resources leaders and staff, FCO colleagues, and Service Centre partners
  • Work with Finance SBAs to ensure effective internal controls are in place for financial transactions, and to ensure financial activity complies with legislation, GAAP, agreements with external parties, and USask policy and procedures

Qualifications:

A relevant certificate or degree, preferably in Business, Accounting or a related field. Enrollment in a professional accounting program leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) accounting designation is an asset. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in general accounting, preferably in an institutional setting. Experience with budgeting would be considered an asset.

Qualified candidates must possess knowledge and understanding of issues (including cultural, socio-economic and other factors) affecting Indigenous peoples and an awareness that Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority at the University of Saskatchewan. Must possess the ability to influence outcomes and provide guidance to business decisions. The incumbent will be able to thrive, make sound decisions, and complete work accurately in a busy work environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities under minimal supervision. Must be comfortable providing guidance and oversight to the work of their peers. Must be able to work collaboratively, build relationships with internal and external partners, and manage multiple demands to meet deadlines. Excellent analytical skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills including written, verbal and presentation are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 suite. Knowledge of USask financial, HR, and work management systems (UniFi/FAST, About-US, UnivRS) would be considered a strong asset.



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