University of Saskatchewan
Accounting Assistant, Business Operations
Saskatoon, SK, CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- Summary: The accounting assistant (reporting) provides post‑award financial administration for research projects at the university.
- This role involves maintaining financial activities for assigned research awards, such as interpreting funding agreements, preparing financial statements, and completing billings.
- Collaboration across campus units and with external funders is central to maintaining effective financial stewardship of research funds.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains standard operating practices to support peer training and audit processes.
- Recommends projects aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in financial processes and implements approved initiatives.
- Supports audits of research awards and projects by guiding units through audit requirements, interpreting auditor requests, and providing expertise on fund accounting processes.
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders connected to assigned research awards.
- Provides training and knowledge-sharing to colleagues in areas of focus to support team development.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Minimum of two years of related experience in project-level financial statement preparation, invoicing, accounts receivable follow-up and relationship management.
- Experience in audit environments is an asset.
- Working knowledge of federal granting agency financial policies and administrative guidelines.
- Ability to interpret financial regulations and institutional policies.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
Benefits
- Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
- Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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