Financial Assistant TERM

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Financial Assistant to ensure financial transactions align with established policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and experience in financial management, with excellent skills in accounting and customer service. This full-time, term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience with financial transactions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail under deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and business communications.

Responsibilities

• Record detailed transactions for various accounts.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Generate standard financial reports.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Education

Three-year advanced College diploma in commerce or related field

Tools

Accounting software applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 09/18/2025
Req ID: 45202
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: Budget, Planning & Finance
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00044728

About us

The university’s second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study. Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation. With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs. Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity

As a Financial Assistant, you will be working closely with the various departments across UTM to ensure business transactions are aligned with the general accepted accounting principles, the University’s financial and purchasing guidelines as well as funding policies. You will bring a strong understanding of financial management, analysis and auditing, and a high degree of professionalism and customer service to facilitate the achievement of these goals.

Your responsibilities

• Recording detailed transactions for many accounts
• Preparing and/or processing journal entries
• Generating standard financial reports
• Obtaining required authorizations and signatures to process financial documents
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information
• Identifying and resolving individual financial discrepancies

Essential Qualifications

• Completed three-year advanced College diploma in commerce or related field with a specialization in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience including recording financial transactions (accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries) using a computerized information system.
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure of deadlines.
• Solid understanding of accounting, purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, internal controls, and HST.
• Good understanding of the concepts involved in forecasting and variance analysis, and internal recoveries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, accounting software applications, and finance & business communications.
• Ability to quickly master system skills, including ability to quickly gain a good understanding of systems. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Substantial working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential, including the ability to consolidate and link multiple spreadsheets and to use advanced functions and formulas.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
• Highly professional approach, use of tact, superior organizational skills, ability to work with minimal error under pressure, good judgment, initiative, flexibility, ability to deal in an effective and cooperative manner with a variety of people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and also collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience dealing with a large volume of transactions, customer service, and responding to inquiries in a professional manner.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/03/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

This is a TERM opportunity for seven months with a possibility of extension

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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