Financial Assistant

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Fraser University seeks a clerical and financial support staff member for the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. The role involves assisting with payroll, financial transactions, and general office duties, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits including vacation and a hybrid work program.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Good knowledge of standard office practices and bookkeeping methods.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and financial support to the supervisor.
• Maintains departmental webpages and social media channels.
• Assists with processing payroll and financial transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical reasoning

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school graduation

One year of post-secondary education or formal program equivalent

Job description

Union / Affiliation : C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range : $1,008.79 to $1,141.98 bi-weekly SFU Department Descr : Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

Position Grade : 7

of openings : 1

Biweekly Hours : 35

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

MBB is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and original scientific research. We are a dynamic and welcoming community of faculty, students, researchers and staff.

About the Role

Provides clerical and financial support to the supervisor, and reception and general office assistance to the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Assists the Manager with processing research payroll appointments business and travel expense reports, electronic and manual journal vouchers, cash advance, timesheets and invoices. Prepares and processes a variety of financial transactions and documents. Assists departmental staff, faculty, etc. with using university’s financial systems and applications and responds to inquiries and requests for information regarding routine transactions / record. Maintains knowledge of and interprets and implements university regulations, Tri-Agency Guidelines, and procedures governing use of research of funds and communicates these requirements to users. Responds to requests for general information; types correspondence and maintains accurate database and spreadsheet records. Maintains departmental webpages and social media channels. Sorts and distributes mail, arranges for courier services, orders and maintains office supplies.

Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education or formal program equivalent. 3 years of experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate / program of study and experience is acceptable.

• Good knowledge of standard office practices, methods and equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping methods and accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical reasoning, organizational skills and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338) :

• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members
• And more!
• Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.