Research Accounting Specialist
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
$2,147.43 to $2,431.10 bi-weekly
SFU Department Descr:
Research Accounting
Position Grade:
8
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.
The Research Accounting Team supports the SFU research community by providing financial advice, management and reporting of research grants and contracts from external sponsors. The team works closely with the Financial Reporting Team, as well as the Office of Research Services (ORS) with respect to research funding received by the SFU.
About the Role
As directed, provides senior accounting and administrative support for research contracts/grants administered by the University. Reviews and processes research expenditures and encumbrances by verifying compliance with SFU policies and granting agency regulations. Maintains knowledge of, interprets and implements external agency and SFU polices, regulations, guidelines and procedures governing use of research funds. Provides guidance to SFU research personnel in the application of external agency and SFU policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures and develops and presents training material to SFU research personnel. Monitors the collection of funds from funding agencies and assists in the collection of funds.
The ideal candidate has exceptional customer service skills, with a willingness to go above and beyond to assist the SFU community and their fellow team members. They are a self-starter with the ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks without compromising quality and accuracy.
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.
Research Accounting Specialist
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range:
$2,147.43 to $2,431.10 bi-weekly
SFU Department Descr:
Research Accounting
Position Grade:
8
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.
The Research Accounting Team supports the SFU research community by providing financial advice, management and reporting of research grants and contracts from external sponsors. The team works closely with the Financial Reporting Team, as well as the Office of Research Services (ORS) with respect to research funding received by the SFU.
About the Role
As directed, provides senior accounting and administrative support for research contracts/grants administered by the University. Reviews and processes research expenditures and encumbrances by verifying compliance with SFU policies and granting agency regulations. Maintains knowledge of, interprets and implements external agency and SFU polices, regulations, guidelines and procedures governing use of research funds. Provides guidance to SFU research personnel in the application of external agency and SFU policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures and develops and presents training material to SFU research personnel. Monitors the collection of funds from funding agencies and assists in the collection of funds.
The ideal candidate has exceptional customer service skills, with a willingness to go above and beyond to assist the SFU community and their fellow team members. They are a self-starter with the ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks without compromising quality and accuracy.
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.