Junior Research Accountant

JOB PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Research Finance and Special Reporting, the Junior Research Accountant works closely with researchers, funding agencies, Office of Research staff as well as the Research Finance Administrator to administer research funding; ensuring compliance with the University’s and research sponsor’s financial administration policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
The Junior Research Accountant prepares and is accountable for financial reports as required and provides administrative support for account holders who have research funding, interpreting both Trent and funding agencies’ policies and procedures. This position must have sound knowledge of grants eligibility and reporting requirements. This position also assists external auditors in audit of sponsored funding and expenditures.