Financial Assistant Jobs

Union/Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range: $1,759.88 - $1,994.54 Bi-Weekly SFU Department Descr: Office of Vice-President, Research and International

Position Grade: 7

# of openings: 1

Biweekly Hours: 70

Who We Are

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and International (VPRI) serves to encourage, facilitate, administer and promote research at SFU; advocate for university research generally; and guide policy development at university and government levels. The finance team provides financial planning, forecasts, reporting and support to the VPRI office and units within the VPRI portfolio.

About The Role

The Financial Assistant role provides administrative, clerical and financial assistance to the Vice-President, Research and International (VPRI) office in support of the VPRI portfolio operating budget and all internal and external research grants and projects. Provides assistance to staff and stake holders regarding the interpretation of university polices and procedures and research accounting guidelines. Processes expenditures and revenues; reconciles and maintains financial records for operating accounts, projects, endowments, and research centres. Prepares and reviews a variety of administrative documents; maintains the integrity of information systems and/or databases; conducts on-line and/or paper-based record searches; composes routine correspondence; maintains the petty cash fund; maintains files; completes on-line Time and Absence records for positive and exception reporting appointments; researches and obtains quotations for equipment and capital purchases; and monitors operating, capital and/or faculty research budgets.

Qualifications

High school graduation and general courses or training of moderate duration (equivalent to one semester) in word processing, database, spreadsheet, and web applications; basic bookkeeping and accounting practices.

• Excellent knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures and principles
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheets, and databases at an intermediate level
• Ability to maintain records with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• Prorated for part-time employees
• Up to $450/year for off-campus job-related courses, workshops, seminars*
• And more!
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

Additional Information

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