Post-Award Research Finance Specialist

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Calgary is seeking a Full-time Regular Research Finance Administrator in Research Accounting under the VP Finance. The role focuses on post-award financial administration of sponsored research, ensuring journal entries, sub-grant payments and project expenditures comply with agency policies and university guidelines.

You will review documentation, reconcile accounts, advise on transactions, prepare statements, and respond to time-sensitive requests, collaborating with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• Understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Enrollment in CPA Canada PEP program is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of related and progressive work experience performing various accounting functions including journal entries, financial working papers and account reconciliations.
• Experience interpreting, applying and advising on financial and research granting agency guidelines and procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed review of supporting documentation and external contracts to ensure eligibility and compliance;
• Work with project holders, budget owners and their staff to review transactions, reconcile project accounts, and assist with project closures;
• Review and advise on various types of project transactions, such as: reallocation of expenses, salaries/benefits, revenue distribution and payment of expenses;
• Assist in the preparation and submission of financial statements and supporting working papers as well as special purpose reports;
• Provide advice, guidance, and responses to time sensitive requests for information from both internal and external users; and
• Participate on project-related work on an adhoc basis

Skills

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting

Tools

FIS ERP

HRIS

RIS

Job description

University of Calgary is seeking a Full-time Regular Research Finance Administrator in Research Accounting under the VP Finance. The role focuses on post-award financial administration of sponsored research, ensuring journal entries, sub-grant payments and project expenditures comply with agency policies and university guidelines.

You will review documentation, reconcile accounts, advise on transactions, prepare statements, and respond to time-sensitive requests, collaborating with project