Research Compliance Processor - OA; AESES

Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)
Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)  Position number: 38356
Date posted:
October 21, 2026
Job details  Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)
Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)
Full-time:
Yes
Permanent:
No

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary: $24.69 to $33.63 per hour ($44,935.80 to $61,206.60 per annum)
Appointment Dates November 16, 2026 to May 16, 2028
840 hours worked
For more information please contact:
Casey Gooch, Manager, Research Accounting Services
- Qualifications   MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute is required.
Systems training in computerized financial records environment would be an asset.
A sound understanding of accounting principles and practices is required.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years directly related experience in an accounting related environment where knowledge of accounting theory and practice has been acquired is required.
Experience working in a customer focused environment is required.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Previous experience working in a major financial system, such as Banner Finance and familiarity with the University of Manitoba environment and culture preferred.
Knowledge of the Concur on-line booking tools and expense management tool will be considered an asset.
Experience interpreting policy required.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be skilled in the use of a computer and desktop software Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Excellent interpersonal and telephone manners required.
Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Good knowledge of university policy and procedures would be an asset.
Professional appearance is required.
Candidates with hands on experience processing Expense Reports electronically are an asset.
Key responsibilities   Acts as travel and business expense claims processor.
Reviews expense reports for policy and procedures compliance and correctness.
Uses judgment and the knowledge of university and external agency policies and guidelines and university Funds to identify claims which are non-compliant or questionable. This requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of University and External Funding Agency travel and expenses policies and guidelines.
Communicates with employees as well as department Finance Officers/Admin Staff regarding further action required for expense report
Communicates with Research Accountants regarding specific policies and guidelines related to the governance of individual research funds
Extract expense reports from the Concur system to facilitate payment by SPS
Intercept Expense Reports submitted but not approved prior to the 7th day escalation period to the next approver (contacts department & takes action as required)
Document deficiencies in travel claims in a manner that will allow the Research Compliance Analysts to identify common deficiencies and units or individuals that are having more difficulty than others complying with policies and guidelines.
Assist the Research Compliance Accountants in the preparation and delivery of training materials prepared to address specific deficiencies and specific units.
Research Fund Administration Assistance;
Enter financial authority responsibility for new funds in Banner and update for changes as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Research and Special Fund Accounting Services.
Communicate with Financial Services and external unit staff regarding issues with expense reports and University and External Agency policies and guidelines.
Provide navigational support to the end users of Concur and other finance systems as applicable.
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