Accountant

University of Toronto’s Financial Services Department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accountant. University of Toronto’s Financial Services Department manages the institution’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and procurement. It provides financial oversight and support to academic and administrative units, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: Financial Services
Division: UofT Scarborough
Position: Accountant
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $84813.00 – $108463.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Employee Group: USW
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Requisition ID: 42226
Position Number: 00043126

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a university degree, preferably in commerce or business administration
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of related experience in compliance analysis, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and training in a public sector or higher education setting

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should demonstrate a high degree of critical thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The candidates should have superior interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, build consensus, maintain confidentiality, and support a diverse project team
• The candidates should have strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• The candidates should have good business acumen and sound judgment to troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively or escalate
• The candidates should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and fostering a respectful and collegial working environment

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have successful completion or near completion of a recognized professional accounting program such as CPA, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• The candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply accounting principles to resolve financial issues, improve processes, analyze financial information, and communicate financial concepts to individuals with limited financial knowledge
• The candidates should have a strong knowledge of GAAP and be conversant with relevant SAP or comparable ERP modules
• The candidates should have the ability to anticipate and mitigate financial risks or penalties
• The candidates should possess superb written and oral communication skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to advise staff on accounting practices and University financial policies and procedures
• The candidates should be able to interpret and apply policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• The candidates should be able to apply the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency, and regulatory requirements
• The candidates should be able to apply generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks
• The candidates should be able to identify and analyze data discrepancies and take necessary actions to correct errors
• The candidates should be able to implement compliance monitoring functions and/or plans
• The candidates should be able to foster cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, serve as a resource to a group or on a function

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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