Financial Administrator

Job title:

Financial Administrator

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 03/10/2025
Req ID: 42103
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Rehabilitation Sciences Sector
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057450Description:About us:Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.Your opportunity:The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector (RSS) in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine is a worldleader in the delivery of rehabilitation sciences health professional programs and research. The RSS is comprised of four essential departments: Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OSOT), Department of Physical Therapy (PT), Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), and the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).As Financial Administrator, working closely with the Manager, Finance and Administration, you will provide a wide range of financial reporting and administration for the RSS, including overseeing the day-to-day financial administration of research grants, reconciling financial statements, investigating discrepancies and preparing financial reports. Your strong financial acumen combined with your relentlessattention to detail and critical thinking skills will be key to your success in this role.Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable, receivable and expense reimbursements for faculty,staff and students and following protocols in place for approvals
• Processing payroll for students, postdoctoral fellows and casual staff in HRIS
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and reporting on restricted funding accounts and accounts for grants and contracts
• Monitors budget balances and payroll distribution reports and reconciles, ensuring payments and encumbrances are in line and on time
• Analyzing financial processes and procedures and recommending changes for improvement that are in line with University policy, procedures and applicable collective agreements

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years related experience preferably in a University or hospital setting with a focus on research funding
• Demonstrated experience processing a high volume of financial transactions
• Demonstrated experience processing payroll transactions
• Experience assisting with budgets and financial reports
• Demonstrated understanding of financial management procedures, accounting principles and procedures, and research funding agency policies with an ability to accurately interpret and apply guidelines, procedures and regulations in a variety of situations
• Advanced technical skills in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Research Information System (RIS), or similar systems
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong numerical accounting, financial and analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment that requires multi-tasking on varied duties and an ability to prioritize effectively and work under pressure
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and confidentiality
• Ability to anticipate demands/pressures of assignments and adapt accordingly to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Efficient
• Meticulous
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 03/28/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 — $70,844. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,595. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Andrea VaricakLived 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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Expected salary

$70844 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:35:45 GMT

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