This Competition is more than 1 year old. Links and contact information may have changed.

ADS Level 7 - Research Accounting Clerk - Financial Services Department

Competition Number:
REQ157
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Financial Services
Position:
ADS Level 7 - Research Accounting Clerk
Contract:
Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$59,900 to $65,850 per annum, as per CUPE 1870

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking applications from qualified individuals to provide timely and efficient Research Accounting support for the UPEI Financial Services Office. This position will report to the Assistant Manager - Research & External Receivables.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Research Accounting Clerk will be responsible for the following:

  • Monitors accounts for funding availability and contract compliance
  • Reviews budgets and expenditures, and monitors expenditures against budgets
  • Reconciliation and analysis of research account balances
  • Prepares financial reports required by various funding agencies
  • Assists in coordination of audit requests
  • Monitors research accounts receivable, including invoicing & collections
  • Responds to Researchers, UPEI staff and external funding agency requests
  • Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Business degree with concentration in accounting
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience
  • Experience in budgeting and financial claim preparation would be an asset
  • Demonstrated understanding of the importance of ethical standards of integrity, fairness, and confidentiality
  • Proven record of providing exceptional customer service
  • Excellent professional, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Detailed knowledge and experience working with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, and database query programs
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Experience working in a University or similar environment is an asset
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

Closing date: March 15, 2023 (6:00 pm AST)

For current UPEI employees who wish to apply for this position, click here, requires UPEI login.

For all others who wish to apply for this position, click here.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.