At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial activities for research groups and support faculty members in budgeting.
- Company: Join the University of Waterloo, a leader in innovation and research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and equity in a welcoming workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research finance while growing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Degree in accounting or related field; experience with financial monitoring preferred.
The predicted salary is between 61955 - 77444 $ per year.
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Primary Purpose
The Financial Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for all research and administrative activities of an assigned group of faculty members and research groups in the Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering (MME). They are the key point of contact for financial and procurement support. The Coordinator manages the operating and research accounting of assigned faculty members and groups, ensures compliance with University and granting agency financial policies and procedures, provides guidance and reporting, to reduce the liability to the department and University by proactive financial management of external research funding.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the financial administration of all operating and research grants/contracts for assigned faculty members in accordance with relevant university policies, granting agency guidelines, and negotiated sponsor agreements.
- Provide advice to Principal Investigators (PIs) concerning University and/or granting agency’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure researchers and relevant research personnel are compliant with UW research finance policies and procedures.
- Monitor, review and reconcile accounts monthly, and advise PIs of discrepancies.
- Assist with the procurement of research goods and services to ensure compliance with Procurement policies and procedures.
- Prepare custom financial reports based on researcher needs and interprets financial data to answer queries from PIs.
- Review purchase of equipment and supplies for research groups, including the sourcing and procurement of major equipment.
- Coordinate payroll for research staff and ensure sufficient funds are available before processing.
- Act as backup to other Financial Coordinators during absences or as required.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in accounting, post-secondary accounting diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years related accounting experience including financial monitoring and analysis, preferably in a university environment.
- Strong computer skills with advanced experience with MS Excel.
- Experience using University internal systems (Concur, Unit4, Workday, SharePoint, Power BI) are assets.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work, multiple demands with excellent attention to detail.
Equity Statement
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.
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