Finance & Operations Coordinator, Faculty of Mathematics

University of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; Presencial; CAD 62.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Waterloo invites applications for a Financial Coordinator in the Faculty of Mathematics. The role supports administration of operating, endowment, and research funds and ensures compliance with university policies.

You will coordinate financial transactions, assist with month-end processes, generate reports, and provide guidance to faculty stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in accounting/finance and 1–2 years of related experience, plus strong Excel

Formación

• Undergraduate degree or post‑secondary diploma in accounting, finance, commerce, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 to 2 years of progressively responsible experience supporting financial administration, accounting, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, or related financial functions.
• Experience working with financial systems, data analysis tools, and reporting applications.
• Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines.
• Experience working within a large, complex organization is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Supports the administration and monitoring of operating and research funds, including maintaining information on funding sources, commitments, key dates, and financial activity.
• Supports Faculty-specific financial activities, including the administration of Math Endowment Fund claims, invoices, project funding, student claims, and related records.
• Provides information and guidance to Faculty stakeholders regarding established financial processes, documentation requirements, account coding, approvals, and transaction requirements.
• Maintains tracking information and supporting documentation for Faculty-specific financial activities and identifies matters requiring follow-up or escalation.
• Supports the consistent application of University financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to Faculty-specific activities.
• Coordinates and administers financial transactions, including expense reimbursements, purchasing transactions, invoices, journal entries, deposits, transfers, and related documentation.
• Reviews financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Investigates transaction discrepancies and coordinates corrections or resolutions as required.

Conocimientos

Excel

Financial analysis

Data reporting

Accounting principles

Communication

Educación

Accounting/Finance degree

Herramientas

Financial information systems

Descripción del empleo

The University of Waterloo invites applications for a Financial Coordinator in the Faculty of Mathematics. The role supports administration of operating, endowment, and research funds and ensures compliance with university policies.

You will coordinate financial transactions, assist with month-end processes, generate reports, and provide guidance to faculty stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in accounting/finance and 1–2 years of related experience, plus strong Excel