Financial Assistant II

Classification & Regular Hours  Hours per Week: 35
Level: N
Responsibilities  The Financial Assistant is accountable for the implementation of daily financial transactions for the Department of Chemistry, in accordance with Western's financial, payroll, procurement and funding agency policies, procedures and guidelines. This role will facilitate the administration of travel expenses, research accounts, professional expense allowance, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll requisition functions. The Financial Assistant will assist with budget development and financial year-end processes, and will serve as a key contact for inquiries from faculty members, staff and students related to financial policies and processes.

This role will be accountable for supporting research account transactions, and for assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with granting agency guidelines.
Qualifications

Education:

2-year community college diploma in business accounting or financial administration

Experience:

3 years experience in a bookkeeping, financial administration or accounting role; preferably in an academic setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of general office procedures
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications as required
Detail-oriented with an ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner and adapt communication style to suit the situation and the audience
Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and follow through on work assignments
Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with people in professional, respectful, and diplomatic manner
Ability to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with processes in a way that is positively received
Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of performance
Ability to understand and effectively communicate internal and external policies, guidelines, and practices to stakeholders
Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve departmental results
Demonstrated team player (e.g. demonstrates reliability, communicates constructively, listens actively, functions as an active participant, etc.)
Familiar with applications used by Western, e-mail, calendars, People Soft, Mustang Market
Union Statement  Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.
Western Values Diversity  The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone .
Please Note  This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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