Senior Research Accountant

Job title:

Senior Research Accountant

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 01/06/2025
Req ID: 41208
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Financial Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00047145Description:About us:The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimitedpotential. Join us on our journey.Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University’s academic mission.This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.Your opportunity:Reporting directly to the Manager, Accounting & Processing Support, the Senior Research Accountant will work closely with the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation, Office of the Vice-Principal Research & Innovation (OVPRI) at UTSC, Academic Departments and Procurement Services to develop relationships and create efficiencies to support research activity at UTSC.The Senior Research Accountant will oversee and assist with financial reporting, compliance, and management of intricate research projects. These responsibilities include troubleshooting and reconciling financial reports to aid Business Officers and PIs in preparing internal and external financial statements and reports and managing relationships and requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, they are accountable for ensuring adherence to and compliance with financial guidelines and requirements specified by sponsors and/or University policies.The Senior Research Accountant will develop and implement new financial and non-financial processes with appropriate stakeholders to support the standardization and effectiveness of business processes for administering research grants. This role provides support and consultation services to Principal Investigators (PIs) and Business Officers through workshops, budget monitoring, and assistance in preparing complex reports for stakeholders.Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a resource by providing oversight and support for research projects
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for research agreements
• Analyzing actual expenditures in comparison to budget and preparing reports for financial planning and funding terms compliance
• Producing complex reports involving statistical and/or financial information and identifying and resolving data anomalies and discrepancies
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Analyzing current processes and procedures and recommending improvements as appropriate
• Keeping well-informed on key University and sponsor policies and trends
• Additional duties as required

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field. An acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of related financial and accounting experience, preferably in a university setting.
• Experience managing audits with a strong understanding of auditing practices and procedures, including developing and implementing risk management strategies and internal controls
• Strong budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting skills required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites and Financial Information Systems with the ability to develop and produce complex statistical and/or financial reports
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues within a changing, high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Working knowledge of research granting agencies and their programs is highly preferred.
• Experience working with grants and research accounts is highly preferred.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Note: A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the .Closing Date: 01/15/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 — $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/AuditLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Expected salary

$90056 per year

Location

Scarborough, ON

Job date

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:30:21 GMT

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