Financial Coordinator

**Schedule**
Mon to Fri 830-430

**Education Level**
College Diploma - Accounting

**Career Level**
4 years of experience

The role requires a sound knowledge of, and adherence to, McMaster’s financial policies. Many of our research groups rely on our services, so Finance 2 Go members require a solid background in research accounting processes. We manage requests from a very decentralized, very diverse community, including faculty members, administrators, medical clinics, education programs, and researchers. The ability to communicate professionally in various styles to this diverse group of customers is a definite asset.

**JD # JD00652**
**Pay Grade: 6**
**Title: Financial Coordinator (I)**

**Unit/Project Description**:

- Working on the Finance 2 Go team for the central FHS Finance office. Data entry and_
- follow-up of financial transactions such as supplier payments, employee expenses,_
- journals, and credit card reconciliations. Advise clients on AP and other policies, and_
- ensure adherence to these policies._

**Job Summary**:
and procedures to coordinate and process University financial transactions. Analyzes,
records, classifies, and summarizes accounting data according to established
procedures. Ensures accuracy and compliance with existing guidelines, policies, and
procedures.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit files and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
- Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
- Develop budgets for review and approval.
- Implement and maintain budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.
- Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
- Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
- Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
- Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
- Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
- Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.
- Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
- Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
- Create spreadsheets including complex formulas and equations.
- Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

**Requirements**:
2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.
Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:

- Excellent communication skills with a varied set of customers; knowledge of Mosaic_
- finance module; and, experience with research finance accounting would all be assets_
- in this role._

**Additional Information**:

- This position is remote, with occasional in-person meetings or training sessions._

**How To Apply**

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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