Financial Analyst, Research Accounting
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Position: Financial Analyst, Research Accounting
Department: Financial Services
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: March 27, 2023
Application Deadline: 11:59PM April 10, 2023
Competition #: 23-15-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $52,361 - $64,127.
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, Research Accounting in the department of Financial Services to play a key role in supporting the financial management activities related to all research activities at Acadia. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for research invoicing, managing research receivables, and reporting with assigned university researchers. The Analyst will be highly knowledgeable on all University financial software and provide assistance to research personnel users as required. This role is one of the first points of contact of Financial Services for researchers and their supporting personnel.
Reporting to the Manager, Research Accounting, the Financial Analyst will support the management of research grants and funding, providing financial support to Researchers and their team members, and ensuring the compliance and accuracy of financial reporting. The Financial Analyst is responsible for developing a comprehensive accounts receivable report for all research accounts, develop processes and procedures for data integration from Colleague Finance to the research accounts receivable report, reviewing and reconciling reports, and coordinating with external funding agencies and organizations regarding funding agreements.
Completion of a post-secondary program with concentration in accounting/business required.
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 in training is considered an asset.
Excellent judgement and analytical skills are necessary for this role. Demonstrated accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly convey financial details to stakeholders.
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]
