Accounting Officer

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada NSERC Full time

The results of this competition may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within the Finance and Awards Administration division.

**Job Summary**:
As Accounting Officer, you will provide essential, effective and efficient accounting services for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants, scholarships and fellowships programs including the verification of Grants & Scholarships (G&S) payment requests in accordance with the Account Verification Framework and the issuance of payments. You will also ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information to support management decision-making in fulfilling the Councils’ core mandates as well as the compliance with the Financial Administration Act (FAA), Treasury Board of Canada and other Central Agencies’ policies, directives and financial frameworks. You will also manage all accounts receivable related to transfer payments for both granting agencies.

**Statement of Qualifications**:
**Education**:
Secondary school diploma
Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

**Experience**:
Experience in using one or more of the following financial systems: Oracle; FreeBalance; SAP, grants management systems, etc.
Experience in providing accounting services, processing accounting transactions such as accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable, in an integrated financial system.
Experience in performing financial data analysis and reporting.
Experience in using computer software, such as word processing, Excel spreadsheets and electronic mail

**Knowledge**:
General knowledge of NSERC and SSHRC
Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
Excellent knowledge of Treasury Board Secretariat and Central Agencies’ financial policies and directives
Above standard knowledge of office automation tools, in particular Excel and Word

**Abilities**:
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Ability to recognize issues and propose viable solutions
Ability to plan, organize, control and implement a high volume and quick pace of multiple activities in accordance with established policies and procedures under tight deadlines and in an autonomous fashion
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to work in an autonomous fashion under pressure and within established deadlines

**Competencies**:
Client service and result orientation
Strong interpersonal skills/team oriented/behavioral flexibility
Tact and diplomacy
Thorough and detail oriented
Demonstrated initiative and good judgment

**Condition(s) of Employment**:
Security Clearance: Reliability Status
Note: The COVID-19 vaccination requirement is currently suspended where employees of the NSERC/SSHRC are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise us in a timely fashion, of any accommodation assistance you require to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

**Organizational Needs**:
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

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