ADS Level 7 - Research Accounting Clerk - Financial Services

Competition Number:
196E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Financial Services
Position:
ADS Level 7 - Research Accounting Clerk
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$64,891 to $71,233 per annum, as per CUPE 1870

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to provide timely and efficient accounting and financial analysis support to the UPEI Research Accounting unit. Research Accounting is one of five units that comprise the UPEI Financial Services Office. Research Accounting plays an integral role in supporting the research environment at UPEI by providing advice, financial accountability and ongoing management of all research funds. This unit works closely with researchers, administrative units, funding agencies and UPEI Research Services to ensure funding guidelines and policies are adhered to. Research Accounting manages the post-award functions for all research grants and contracts at the university. This includes monitoring cash flows and expenditures, communicating with funding agencies and completing financial reporting. This position will report to the Assistant Manager - Research & External Receivables.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including paid vacation, University holidays, defined benefit pension plan, group life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance plan, supplemental health and dental plan, health spending account, travel insurance, optional life and critical care insurance

  • Self, spousal and dependent tuition waivers

  • Access to the campus Health and Wellness Centre

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Financial analysis with attention to details and deadlines, including:

    • Initiate accounts according to funding agreements/contracts

    • Monitor accounts for funding availability and contract compliance

    • Review budgets and expenditures against approved spending

    • Reconcile and analyze research account balances, investigating/resolving discrepancies

    • Prepare financial reports required by various funding agencies

    • Prepare journal entries

  • Assist in coordination of audit requests

  • Assist with research accounts receivable, including invoicing & collections

  • Review and work with relevant confidential and sensitive data

  • Respond to financial requests from Researchers, UPEI staff and external funding agency requests

  • Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in accounting

  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

  • Experience in budgeting and financial claim preparation 

  • Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Detailed knowledge and experience working with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets and database query programs

  • Proven record of providing exceptional customer service

  • Excellent professional, interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written

  • Experience working in a university setting is not required but would be considered an asset

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.