Financial Processing Specialist (Finance)

TL;DR

Financial Processing Specialist (Finance): Providing accounting, procurement, and administrative support for student financial support programs with an accent on Workday data entry and award administration. Focus on managing complex reconciliations, purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with University and CRA regulations.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada (Onsite)

Salary: $4,594.00 - $4,827.00 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia (hirify.global), a leading global research university committed to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

What you will do

• Perform accurate Workday data entry for cash receipts, journal vouchers, travel claims, and payment requisitions.
• Manage complex reconciliations for cardholder expenses and oversee the Purchase Order system.
• Administer the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program awards, including assignments, amendments, and disbursements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Visa card administration between cardholders and Payment and Procurement Services.
• Monitor student accounts to resolve payment issues and ensure accounts remain in good standing.
• Provide backup support for tuition payments and award assignments in the LFSM module.

Requirements

• High school graduation plus a Certificate in Accounting or Payroll CPA Level 1.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite at the hirify.global Vancouver Campus.
• Proven experience in detailed reconciliations and a proficient understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of integrated financial software (Workday preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex guidelines and regulations.

Nice to have

• Registration in the CPA preparatory program or a two-year post-secondary diploma.
• Prior knowledge of university financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to type 60 w.p.m.

Culture & Benefits

• Unionized position (CUPE 2950) ensuring stable employment terms.
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Collaborative environment with interactions across various university faculties and services.
• Focus on professional integrity, tact, and discretion in handling confidential financial data.