Administrative Coordinator, Finance

Queen's Student Alumni Association; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for Finance to support financial reporting and assist with budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organization, and relevant experience in financial services. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting.
• Experience with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial services practices.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and monitor account activity.
• Prepare various financial reports.
• Assist departments with budget preparations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree

Job description

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Competition Number: J0725-0770

Position Title: Administrative Coordinator, Finance

Position Number (Final): 00506134

Employee Group: Support Staff - USW Local 2010

Job Category: Facilities and Physical Plant

Department or Area: Campus Services Operating

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (On-site)

Salary: $60,775.00 - $74,105.00/Year

Grade: 07 Review Salary Information Here

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Permanent (Continuing)

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: August 11, 2025

Closing Date: August 31, 2025

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Administrative Coordinator, Finance (Administrative Coordinator) role will appeal to individuals with who demonstrate high attention to detail, organization, and strong time management skills. With a high level of interaction with a variety of groups both internal and external to the Facilities department, the Administrative Coordinator will perform a variety of important financial reporting and transactional duties. In addition, the Administrative Coordinator will also assist by providing back-up support to the department timekeeping position when required, as well as support processes for financial close-out of capital projects.

This position performs various accounting and financial administration duties, analyzes information, prepares various financial reports to assist with decision making, and monitors financial activity to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and other requirements. This position assists departments with preparing and/or monitoring their budgets and overall expenses. This position also provides administrative support and advice as needed.

Job Description

What you will do

• Processes financial transactions, monitors account activity and banking, identifies variances, and prepares journal entries.
• Performs financial administration activities related to budgets and accounts, ensures financial controls are in place, and provides financial process advice in line with university policies and procedures.
• Identifies concerns or irregularities in accounts.
• Gathers and analyzes various types of financial data to support decision making.
• Coordinates information prepared by others to support budget preparation and planning. Liaises with senior staff and external funding agencies with respect to budgets, reporting and audits.
• Approves expenses for daily operations such as purchasing office supplies, software, computers, and furniture.
• Ensures on-going contracts with individuals receive approval and are documented and processed.
• Provides advice and administrative support on the processes and tracking of various development projects and awards.
• Prepares documentation for various tax filings, working with external accountants to ensure proper recording of details.
• Assists with Payment Card Industry compliance requirements, ensures the necessary standards are being met.
• Maintains organized electronic and hard copy of financial files for the unit and adhere to internal audit policies.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.
  
  

Required Education

• Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent.
• in finance preferred.
  
  

Required Experience

• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, including familiarization with relevant accounting standards considered an asset (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, etc.).
• Experience in financial services practices considered an asset (e.g., maintaining accounting records, etc.).
• Experience with accounting practices considered an asset (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, balance sheets, management reporting, cost accounting/budgeting and/or accounts payable/receivables, etc.).
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards and/or guidelines considered an asset.
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation considered an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
  
  

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge And Requirements

• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.
• Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
• Build relationships, trust and credibility.
• Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees, work study students and/or volunteers, to see commitments through to completion.
• Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.
• Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.
• Research equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.
• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups.
  
  

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

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