Senior Research Accountant - Human Resources

Job Title:

Senior Research Accountant

Date Posted: September 05, 2024
Closing Date: September 23, 2024 - 4:00PM
Job Number: X-475
Band: 7
Department: Financial Services
Supervisor Title: Assistant Director, Research Finance and Special Reporting
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week), Regular
Location: Peterborough
Salary Range: $93,139 - $124,187 per annum i.e. $3,582.27 - $4,776.42 bi-weekly
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Purpose: Oversees financial administration of Research funds to ensure revenues and expenditures are properly reviewed, documented, reported, and comply with the requirements of the funding body, current legislation, and generally accepted accounting principles. Oversee the Research Finance team ensuring that they have the tools and training to perform their duties in an efficient and effective manner. Develops strong working relationships with the Research Office, Researchers and Research Finance team to improve reporting used for decision making and enhance customer service. Provides support to the Research Office and Researchers regarding pre-award submissions and provides risk assessments and potential financial implications of funding agency contracts. Assists the Assistant Director, Research Finance and Special Reporting with tasks related to the preparation of the University’s year-end financial statements, Council of Financial Officers (COFO) Financial Report, various accountability reports required by external funders, and schedules for the external financial statement audit.

For more information, please view the full Position Description or visit trentu.ca/employment.

To Apply: Those interested in applying are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and application form (if applicable), by email to jobs@trentu.ca (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF) no later than the above closing date at 4:00 p.m. Please note your full name and the job title in the subject line of your email (i.e. First and Last Name – Job Title). Applications from external candidates will be considered only when accompanied by a completed Employment Application Form.

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact humanresources@trentu.ca.