Financial Analyst
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Position: Financial Analyst
Department: Financial Services
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: March 17, 2023
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023 11:59PM
Competition #: 23-14-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $51,594 - $63,187.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
Acadia is seeking a Financial Analyst in the department of Financial Services. The position will be involved in many components of financial and management accounting for the university. The role will be actively involved in month-end and year-end activities and in supporting the annual audit by preparing specific working papers and reconciliations.
The role will be involved in the management of the Colleague Financial System and act as a key financial power user. In addition to coordinating training for new Colleague Financial end users, the incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining the general ledger chart of accounts.
The position will be responsible for managing the University credit card program, including setting up new card holders and credit card reporting as required.
Other duties include management of the diploma frames program throughout the year; preparation of ad hoc financial reports and analysis; and assist department heads with budget preparation and submission.
- Completion of a post-secondary program with concentration in accounting/business required.
- Enrolment or being eligible to enroll in the CPA PEP program will be considered an asset.
- Experience with relational database accounting systems will be considered an asset, as well as knowledge of the Colleague Financial System.
- Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of computerized accounting systems as well as MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Experience as a trainer is an asset.
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills are necessary for this role. Demonstrated accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
TO APPLY:
To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and references. For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
