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Grant & Trust Administrative & Technical
Financial Clerk
Department of Animal Biosciences, Ontario Agricultural College
Temporary full-time from November 2022 to November 2023
Hiring #: 2022-0780
Please read the Application Instructions before applying
The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Animal Biosciences is an academic unit within the Ontario Agricultural College – located in the Animal Science and Nutrition building on campus. There are 29 faculty, 15 staff, 160 graduate students, 1200 undergraduate students and, about 50-100 contractual, seasonal and student and other categories of employees throughout the year.
Reporting to the Administrative Officer, the Financial Clerk will be responsible for providing financial assistance in the operations and management of multiple and complex research grants, often with overlapping deadlines and priorities, ensuring compliance with tri-agency and university program and financial guidelines, and post-award accounting to various faculty grant holders. The position is also responsible for the bi-weekly payroll for temporary full-time and part-time research staff, graduate student, and postdoctoral fellow appointments. This position provides support to other administrative/clerical positions during peak times, vacation, and sickness, and as assigned. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to work as part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Requirements for the position include: One (1) year Community College graduation, with preference for those with an Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting, along with at least one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; previous experience with financial/accounting, and payroll processes and procedures, preferably in a university academic environment. Experience with various systems at the University of Guelph, such as the financial system FRS, Human Resources Employee Records (HRER) System, Colleague, would be considered an asset. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- A commitment to confidentiality and accuracy; Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with the application and interpretation of university’s financial policies and guidelines; collective and/or employee agreements and employment policies and procedures
- Broad experience in financial and payroll matters
Classifiaction Grant/ Trust fund position, Band B
GTAT (Grant & Trust Administrative and Technical) Salary Grid
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 2022 11 01
Closing Date: 2022 11 09