Senior Accountant

UNF Canada; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Niagara Falls Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to optimize financial resources and ensure accurate financial operations. In this role, you will be responsible for performing the full cycle of accounting, including transaction recording, financial reporting, and collaborating on internal audits. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background in finance and demonstrate strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in accounting, budgeting, and financial management.
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.
• Pursuing or in the process of obtaining a CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in the full cycle accounting process.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages.
• Liaise with other departments as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in financial software

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is an innovative and digitally oriented institution that prepares graduates for leadership in a digital world. Academic programs are aligned to meet the demands of business and industry, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed now and for the future. UNF’s vision is to offer innovative education and research for a digital world.

Primary purpose

As the Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring financial transactions are recorded appropriately and that financial operations are running optimally. We need someone detail-oriented and proficient in the full cycle of accounting. As a key member of the finance team, you will contribute to the university’s mission by optimizing financial resources, implementing best practices, and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Specific responsibilities

The Senior Accountant position is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned:

• Record transactions in the full cycle accounting process including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and billing
• Record month end journal entries and prepare monthly reconciliations
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages
• Become a subject matter expert on our Student Information System as it applies to Finance and our Finance ERP
• Analyze internal controls and processes and optimize results
• Be a key member in implementing new projects
• Liaising with other departments when required
• Prepare month end and year-end working papers and take a leadership role in audit and financial reporting requirements
• Work with the Senior Financial Analyst to prepare backup and reporting for analysis
• Special projects, as requested

Position requirements

To be successful in the Senior Accountant position, an individual must possess, and be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in financial software applications and advanced ability in Excel
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague or Sage Intacct is considered an asset
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment, considered an asset

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Three to five years in accounting, budgeting, and financial management
• Pursuing or in the process of obtaining a CPA certification is a plus

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.

We commit to building relationships based on respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation as we work, learn, and gather on this land. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the Niagara Region is situated on treaty land, and we stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

4342 Queen Street,
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7J7, Canada

University of Niagara Falls Canada acknowledges that the land we gather on is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Hatiwendaronk and Anishinaabe peoples. We also acknowledge the many other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who call this region home.

We commit to building relationships based on respect, reciprocity, and reconciliation as we work, learn, and gather on this land. Furthermore, we acknowledge that the Niagara region is situated on treaty land, and we stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

Designated Learning Institute Number: O287430643972.