Finance Assistant

TL;DR

Finance Assistant (Finance): Processing complex financial documents and managing expense reports for the Faculty of Arts with an accent on accuracy, policy adherence, and Workday system operations. Focus on providing high-quality financial support to faculty and staff while ensuring compliance with university and research grant regulations.

Location: Must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada (hirify.global Vancouver Campus)

Salary: $4,314.00 - $4,532.00 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.

What you will do

• Process complex financial documents including expense reports, invoices, and travel claims.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies within assigned departmental portfolios.
• Ensure adherence to hirify.global, Faculty of Arts, and Tri-council research grant policies.
• Reconcile and monitor various financial accounts, including petty cash and corporate credit cards.
• Create purchase requisitions and manage supplier records in the ERP system.
• Prepare financial reports, ledgers, and budget variance analyses for year-end processes.

Requirements

• High school graduation plus a two-year post-secondary diploma in accounting.
• Minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide courteous customer service.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Workday.
• Knowledge of Canadian tax laws (GST, PST, HST).

Culture & Benefits

• Stable employment within a major academic institution.
• Collaborative team environment within the Arts Service Centre.
• Opportunities to participate in system development and training initiatives.
• Professional development and support for new system roll-outs.