Research Accountant

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 01/27/2025
Req ID: 41464
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Research Oversight & Compliance Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00045436

ABOUT US:

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector. VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight andaccountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Commerce; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• Financial accounting experience to include: financial statement preparation in a highly computerized environment, preparation of financial reports, administering funds and managing multiple grants, account reconciliation and preparing financial reports.
• Experience with financial accounting systems (ex. FIS) and administrative database management.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, and ability to work under pressure are required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve on processes.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to work with a broad range of information system tools including spreadsheets and databases (including Microsoft Office products).
• Advanced level of spreadsheet skills; excellent numerical, data management, record keeping and administrative skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate to both non-financial and financial individuals at varying levels within the organization.
• Excellent numerical, data management, record keeping and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise professionalism: integrity, objectivity, professional and ethical judgment.
• Ability to think analytically, solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and take actions to address issues or concerns.

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Analyzing actual expenditures in comparison to budget and preparing reports for financial planning and funding terms compliance
• Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for research agreements
• Preparing and recording deposits on a regular basis
• Producing complex statistical and/or financial reports
• Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
• Preparing budget variance reports
• Identifying and resolving individual data anomalies and discrepancies

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Accountable
• Efficient
• Organized
• Team player
  Closing Date: 02/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time