Research Finance Administrator, Finance

Description

Research Accounting within Finance is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief Research Finance Administrator for approximately 18 months.

The Research Finance Administrator, Research Accounting reports to the Manager, Research Accounting. This position provides research accounting and finance support and service to project holders and other University stakeholders by ensuring that journal entries, sub-grant payments and project expenditures are processed in a timely manner and in compliance with external agency policies, guidelines and contracts, along with University policies, guidelines and finance processes.

This position works 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday; however, overtime may be required on occasion.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Working with project holders, the Research Accounting Finance Administrator will provide accounting and finance support and services (e.g. processing of sub-grant payments, reallocation of expenses, validating expenses, closing projects etc.), including project financial analysis and ad hoc reporting on projects.
• Provide accurate, timely and relevant financial information analysis using PeopleSoft data warehouse and business intelligence tools.
• Ensure audit trails or supporting documentation for all financial transactions will be available when required by granting agencies.
• Respond to and resolve complex process issues, engaging the respective manager as required.
• Remain current on factors that would initiate change, such as University policies and procedures and granting agency regulations.
• Flag non-adherence to granting agency and University policies and guidelines and escalate when appropriate to ensure resolution.
• Provide accurate and timely completion of special assignments and projects, including reports on findings, recommendations and outcomes.
• Implement and support change successfully.
• Stay current on trends and approaches to financial management and processes through continued professional development.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.
• Foster and build collaborative, supportive relationships with stakeholders.
• Actively develop close partnerships with key client stakeholders, service providers, external granting agencies as well as other University departments including IT, HR, and operational management.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• Understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Enrollment in an accounting designation program (CPA Canada PEP program) is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of related and progressive work experience performing various accounting functions including journal entries, financial working papers and account reconciliations.
• Experience interpreting, applying and advising on financial and research granting agency guidelines and procedures is an asset.
• Experience liaising and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite. (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Proficiency with large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, including Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and Research
• Information System (RIS), or similar systems.
• Consistent demonstration of the following skills:
  • Innovative and creative thinking.
  • Effective communication.
  • Strategic and critical thinking.
  • Sound judgement and decision making.
• Ability to exercise influence and support change.
• Ability to produce results quickly and accurately.

Application Deadline: August 4, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.