Date Posted: August 18, 2025

Posting Deadline: September 5, 2025

Department: Financial Services

Type of Employment: Temporary (3-Years), Full Time

Salary Range: $54,107 - $69,727 annually

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Accountant Analyst to join our Financial Services team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Accounting, the Accountant Analyst:

• Supports the University's financial reporting and accounting, ensuring that information is captured, recorded and reported accurately with a specific focus on the university's Health Pathways Initiative (HPI) partnership with the provincial government. Requires thorough knowledge of financial, fund and managerial accounting, financial systems, internal controls, financial analysis, and reporting as well as effective communication.
• Prepares journal entries to record, correct and redistribute financial transactions including sales and miscellaneous revenue, deferred revenue, interfund transfers, prepaid expenses, accrued receivables and liabilities, investments, debt, leases, grant overhead, bank charges, wire transfers, pre-authorized payments, internal charges and allocated costs, capital assets, capital project funding, amortization, and other transactions.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations and analyses pertaining but not limited to accounts receivables, payables and banking
• Revenue Generating Operations - supports departmental interpretations of policies, procedures, regulatory regulations and provides advice regarding data collection, reporting, cash controls, and accounting to managers and staff in several revenue generating operations to ensure accurate, timely and complete recording and analysis of transactions.
• Be responsible for the post award phase of research administration which includes implementing the research grant, monitoring expenses, reporting financial progress, billing and completing the closeout process of a research grant.
• Reviews month end departmental research grant, and/or special project transaction reports for accuracy and completeness, Follows-up and resolves any identified errors or budget problems.
• Analyses cash flow to identify specific cash requirements and determine the amount of cash required to cover outstanding and forecasted disbursements.
• Acts as a continuous improvement champion for the department and the university as support to the Manager, External Reporting and individually

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Accountant Analyst you will have:

• Undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration. Advanced education in accounting and financial analysis would be an asset.
• Preference for candidates enrolled in the CPA Program.
• Minimum two years directly related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of financial, fund and managerial accounting, financial systems e.g., Banner Finance, CRM Advance System, prior experience in a fund accounting environment, internal controls, financial analysis, and reporting is required.
• Understanding of current accounting policies, procedures and practices.
• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Accounting and Microsoft Office software is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].