Date Posted: 03/09/2025
Req ID: 44920
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Finance and Administration
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

ABOUT US:

The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. Thesystem comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of collegelibraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.
The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boastsimpressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries’ data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academicand scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; theyare skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis,open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion. UTL continuously evolves to meet the changingacademic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.

EDUCATION:

• University Degree in Business Administration or Accounting; advance standing in a recognized accounting program an asset; or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of related experience in a computerized accounting environment working on AP, AR, cashiering and general accounting practices
• Experience in analyzing complex financial information
• Familiarity with U of T financial system, policies and procedures preferred
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles required
• Knowledge of relevant tax and acquisition related legislation
• Experience with integrated library system software an asset.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced management and financial accounting; solid analytical and statistical ability
• Knowledge of Canadian taxation and internal controls
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications and good knowledge of word processing software, preferably Excel and Word
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems. Knowledge of the University’s Financial Information System (SAP R/3), budgeting and financial policies and procedures would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting and budgeting knowledge to effectively identify and resolve pertinent financial and customer service issues and improve processes
• Demonstrated ability to design financial reports and present information which clearly conveys a solid understanding of accruals, accounts payable, reconciliation of accounts, transfers, variance analysis, data collection and internal recoveries
• Ability to communicate financial information to individuals with little financial experience

Please refer the Job description for details