Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Company: University of Guelph

Job description: Department: Research Financial Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of GuelphResearch Financial Services provides assistance and guidance to meet the financial administrative requirements of sponsored research awards. We prepare financial reports for research awards while supporting the University community by ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures, government regulations and the requirements of all research sponsors. Our team consists of Managers, Accountants and Administrative support.What does the role involve?The Accountant – Partnerships and Collaborations will be responsible for the compliance review and reporting of financial activities for research funding at the University of Guelph, with a focus on research projects funded through the Ontario Ministry and Genome Canada (ORF RE, ERA, LSARP, GAPP), and Canadian AgriScience Cluster.The level of accountability and complexity of these awards is increasing to the point where dedicated resources are required. This focus will assist in ensuring that the University of Guelph is financially compliant and Guelph reports and administers the funds in accordance with the sponsors’ guidelines. This activity is critical to support the research enterprise of the University by effectively managing the risk of non-compliance and minimizing the potential for loss of reputation and funding. Accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance also enhances the University’s opportunity to both continue to attract a significant amount of funding from the various sponsors and to become more successful in competing for new funding.In this role you will join a team of service providers, providing customer service to all stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure compliance is maintained and all financial reporting requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner.Requirements for the postion:

• A university undergraduate degree in Accounting or related fireld.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA),
• 3-5 years related experience; experience with developing financial reports and monitoring variances; working witha large institution will be seen as an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current computer financial software and MS Office Suite.
• Experience in public sector financial management is preferred.
• Work closely/ positively with team members to complete everyday tasks ensuring that the University is effectively managing its reporting and compliance requirements for all research funding.
• Excellent organizational skills and strict attention to detail as well as the ability to prioritize and adapt to competing demands.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, exercise initiative and communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10595012
Classification: P&M FT- Band 05At the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.Posting Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date: 10/11/2024

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Location: Guelph, ON

Job date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:33:11 GMT

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