Research Accountant

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

Description:

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.

Your opportunity:

Based within the Research Oversight and Compliance Office team, you will work closely with research sponsors, researchers, grant and financial administration staff to support research reporting and financial audit. Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.

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

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.

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
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman

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.