FINANCIAL COORDINATOR at McMaster University
Hamilton, ON L8S 4S4, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 25

Salary

21.95

Posted On

29 Jan, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

No

Telecommute

No

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Reporting, Business Transactions, Balance, Procedure Manuals, Calculations, Cash Receipts, Access, Financial Data, Financial Systems, Petty Cash, Financial Transactions, Training, Financial Statements, Purchase Orders, Adjustments

Industry

Accounting

Description

EDUCATION LEVEL

2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (SEPT) within McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering is dedicated to student-centered experiential learning through flexible, adaptable, and innovative programs and teaching using state of the art resources and facilities. The learning environment emphasizes hands-on education and transferable skills to produce engaged graduates ready to serve a diversity of community and societal needs. With key partners such as the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters groups, the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology has a unique opportunity to reach out to more than 25,000 enterprises across Canada.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Financial Coordinator, is responsible for applying knowledge and understanding of financial policies and procedures to coordinate and process financial transactions. The successful encumbant will analyze, record, classify, and summarizes accounting data according to established procedures. They will ensure accuracy and comply with existing guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
  • Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
  • Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
  • Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
  • Assist with developing budgets for review and approval.
  • Implement and maintain budgets.
  • Create financial projections and make adjustments to budgets throughout the fiscal year.
  • Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
  • Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.
  • Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
  • Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
  • Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
  • Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
  • Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
  • Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, payables, and shipping documents.
  • Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
  • Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
  • Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
  • Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform a variety of calculations.
  • Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
  • In the absence of other staff, identify persons requesting access to the reactor and grant access to facility upon recognition.
  • In the absence of other staff, greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries.

REQUIREMENTS:


  • 2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study. Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

  • Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
  • Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
  • School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
  • Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
  • Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
  • Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
  • Assist with developing budgets for review and approval.
  • Implement and maintain budgets.
  • Create financial projections and make adjustments to budgets throughout the fiscal year.
  • Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
  • Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.
  • Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
  • Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
  • Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
  • Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
  • Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
  • Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, payables, and shipping documents.
  • Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
  • Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
  • Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
  • Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform a variety of calculations.
  • Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
  • In the absence of other staff, identify persons requesting access to the reactor and grant access to facility upon recognition.
  • In the absence of other staff, greet visitors, answer or redirect general inquiries
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