Department Vice-President Research Innovation - Research Services Office
Salary range $59,453.76 to $81,499.20
Hours per week 35
Grade 9
Posted date September 2, 2025
Closing date September 9, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Accounting Designation, an Undergraduate degree in a related discipline, or a business or accounting diploma, combined with current enrolment in a professional accounting program, is required.
• A minimum of two years of financial experience in a research administration setting is preferred.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Superior time management skills; ability to provide timely and efficient service.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to make timely decisions and act on individual initiative.
• Knowledge of research policies, procedures, and guidelines for the major sponsors and the University of Alberta is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 9, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Prepares, signs off and submits claims to sponsors in multiple currencies that reflect expenses incurred under research projects.
• Prepares, signs off and submits complex financial statements to sponsors requiring the application of consolidation principles, foreign currency translation, accrual accounting.
• Investigates and resolves financial discrepancies in the accounting records such as those related to:
• Budgets
• Revenue
• Billings/Accounts Receivable
• Expenditures
• Project Financial Statements
• Administration and processing of subgrants.
• Assists with the monitoring, investigating and collecting past due accounts receivable items.
• Provides assistance with establishing financial requirements to staff who negotiate agreements.
• Reviews and interprets financial terms and conditions of funding awards to complete financial reporting requirements.
• Prepares and submits general ledger journal entries for approval.
• Applies internal policies and procedures to ensure proper recognition of revenue that will ultimately be reflected in the financial statements of the University.
• Identifies system-related errors or issues and recommends solutions.
• Develops and implements updates to RSO training/development/presentations for the University community.
• Performs detailed analysis and closes research projects once all terms and conditions have been met.
• Assesses expenditures for eligibility and adherence to budget.
• Participates in User Acceptance Testing for systems development as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.