About the role

Finance Analyst supporting University of Alberta research funding, financial analysis, and sponsor reporting. Managing complex CFI-related projects, claims, reconciliations, and project closeouts.

Responsibilities

Prepare, sign off, and submit claims to sponsors in multiple currencies reflecting research project expenses.
Prepare, sign off, and submit complex financial statements requiring consolidation principles, foreign currency translation, and accrual accounting.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to budgets, revenue, billings/accounts receivable, expenditures, and project financial statements.
Administer and process subgrants.
Monitor, investigate, and collect past-due accounts receivable items.
Assist staff negotiating agreements by establishing financial requirements.
Review and interpret funding-award terms and conditions to complete financial reporting requirements.
Prepare and submit general ledger journal entries for approval.
Apply internal policies and procedures for proper revenue recognition in University financial statements.
Identify system-related errors or issues and recommend solutions.
Develop and implement updates to Research Services Office training, development, and presentations.
Analyze and close research projects after all terms and conditions are met.
Assess expenditure eligibility and adherence to budgets.
Participate in User Acceptance Testing for systems development as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

An Accounting Designation, an Undergraduate degree in a related discipline, or a business or accounting diploma, combined with current enrolment in a professional accounting program, is required.
A minimum of two years of financial experience in a research administration setting is preferred.
Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Superior time management skills; ability to provide timely and efficient service.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to make timely decisions and act on individual initiative.
Knowledge of research policies, procedures, and guidelines for the major sponsors and the University of Alberta is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of remote and in-person work
Eligibility under applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)