Financial Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
$28.82 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits
SFU Department Descr:
Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
Position Grade:
7
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
70
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
BPK teaches physiology, anatomy, neuroscience, movement and human health through fundamental and applied research, education and service. The administrative staff support faculty and students, and we strive to ensure a smooth operation for our department. Our team is a small group of 7.5 administrative staff who work well together. We have a culture of helping each other and wanting to help out our faculty and students.
About the Role
Provides administrative, clerical, and financial assistance to the Manager, Academic and Administrative Services and the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology by processing work orders, cheque requisitions, journal vouchers, and budget transfers; producing reports for all operating and grant accounts; and processing travel and business expense claim forms for faculty, staff, students and guests. Reconciles the department's monthly operating accounts; monitors budgets and expenditures; prepares deposits, journal vouchers, and invoices; and administers petty cash. Assists the Manager with processing research and teaching assistant appointments and ensures submissions meet University regulations, granting agency guidelines and payroll requirements.
The ideal candidate is someone with prior financial experience who has an excellent understanding about SFU's and the Faculty of Science's best financial practices. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience with timesheets, FINS, FAST and FACSIMS.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
Financial Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
$28.82 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits
SFU Department Descr:
Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
Position Grade:
7
of openings:
1
Biweekly Hours:
70
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
BPK teaches physiology, anatomy, neuroscience, movement and human health through fundamental and applied research, education and service. The administrative staff support faculty and students, and we strive to ensure a smooth operation for our department. Our team is a small group of 7.5 administrative staff who work well together. We have a culture of helping each other and wanting to help out our faculty and students.
About the Role
Provides administrative, clerical, and financial assistance to the Manager, Academic and Administrative Services and the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology by processing work orders, cheque requisitions, journal vouchers, and budget transfers; producing reports for all operating and grant accounts; and processing travel and business expense claim forms for faculty, staff, students and guests. Reconciles the department's monthly operating accounts; monitors budgets and expenditures; prepares deposits, journal vouchers, and invoices; and administers petty cash. Assists the Manager with processing research and teaching assistant appointments and ensures submissions meet University regulations, granting agency guidelines and payroll requirements.
The ideal candidate is someone with prior financial experience who has an excellent understanding about SFU's and the Faculty of Science's best financial practices. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience with timesheets, FINS, FAST and FACSIMS.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.