Research Compliance Processor

University-of-Manitob; Winnipeg; Presencial; CAD 34.000 - 46.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The University of Manitoba is seeking a Research Compliance Processor to handle travel and business expense claims, ensuring policy compliance and accurate processing. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, strong MS Office skills, and experience with Concur and Banner Finance.

The position is full-time, budget funded, with a 35-hour work week and a projected appointment through May 16, 2028. Contact Casey Gooch for details.

Qualificações

• Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline.
• Three years directly related accounting experience.
• Experience in a customer focused environment.
• Knowledge of Banner Finance and familiarity with Concur preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Responsabilidades

• Acts as travel and business expense claims processor.
• Reviews expense reports for policy and procedures compliance and correctness.
• Uses judgment and policy knowledge to identify non-compliant or questionable claims.
• Communicates with employees and department Finance Officers regarding actions.
• Communicates with Research Accountants about policies for governing funds.
• Extracts expense reports from Concur to facilitate payment.
• Escalates unapproved reports within 7 days as needed.
• Documents deficiencies to aid training and process improvements.
• Assists in preparation of training materials on deficiencies.
• Enter financial authority details for new funds in Banner and update as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Communicate with Financial Services and external staff about issues and policies.
• Provide navigation support to end users of Concur and other finance systems.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manners

Customer service

Formação

Formal training program in related discipline

Systems training in computerized financial records environment

Understanding of accounting principles

Equivalent education/experience considered

Ferramentas

Banner Finance

Concur

Descrição da vaga

Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)

Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)

Position number: 38356

Date posted: October 21, 2026

Job details

Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)

Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $24.69 to $33.63 per hour ($44,935.80 to $61,206.60 per annum)

Appointment Dates November 16, 2026 to May 16, 2028

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Casey Gooch, Manager, Research Accounting Services - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute is required.
• Systems training in computerized financial records environment would be an asset.
• A sound understanding of accounting principles and practices is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years directly related experience in an accounting related environment where knowledge of accounting theory and practice has been acquired is required.
• Experience working in a customer focused environment is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Previous experience working in a major financial system, such as Banner Finance and familiarity with the University of Manitoba environment and culture preferred.
• Knowledge of the Concur on-line booking tools and expense management tool will be considered an asset.
• Experience interpreting policy required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be skilled in the use of a computer and desktop software Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone manners required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good knowledge of university policy and procedures would be an asset.
• Professional appearance is required.
• Candidates with hands on experience processing Expense Reports electronically are an asset.

Key responsibilities

• Acts as travel and business expense claims processor.
• Reviews expense reports for policy and procedures compliance and correctness.
• Uses judgment and the knowledge of university and external agency policies and guidelines and university Funds to identify claims which are non-compliant or questionable. This requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of University and External Funding Agency travel and expenses policies and guidelines.
• Communicates with employees as well as department Finance Officers/Admin Staff regarding further action required for expense report
• Communicates with Research Accountants regarding specific policies and guidelines related to the governance of individual research funds
• Extract expense reports from the Concur system to facilitate payment by SPS
• Intercept Expense Reports submitted but not approved prior to the 7th day escalation period to the next approver (contacts department & takes action as required)
• Document deficiencies in travel claims in a manner that will allow the Research Compliance Analysts to identify common deficiencies and units or individuals that are having more difficulty than others complying with policies and guidelines.
• Assist the Research Compliance Accountants in the preparation and delivery of training materials prepared to address specific deficiencies and specific units.
• Research Fund Administration Assistance; Enter financial authority responsibility for new funds in Banner and update for changes as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Research and Special Fund Accounting Services.
• Communicate with Financial Services and external unit staff regarding issues with expense reports and University and External Agency policies and guidelines.
• Provide navigational support to the end users of Concur and other finance systems as applicable.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note that this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.