Location:
Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1
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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management
Division: Financial Services
Requisition ID: 2862
Department: Research Financial Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
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General Purpose
Research Financial Services provides assistance and guidance to meet the financial administrative requirements of sponsored research awards. We prepare financial reports for research awards while supporting the University community by ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, government regulations and the requirements of all research sponsors. Our team consists of Senior Managers, Accountants and Financial Officers.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research Financial Support, the Junior Accountant, Research Financial Support is key to the achievement of effective operations, including management accounting and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. The Junior Accountant – Research Financial Support has a close working relationship with researchers, key positions in Financial Services, Office of Research Services, and Offices within the Colleges.
Duties and Responsibilities
Providing analysis and ad hoc reporting to Accountants, Research Financial Support, as it relates to departmental expenses, purchase orders and p-card transaction as well as the administration of the above.
Reviewing, analyzing and processing purchase orders, p-card transactions, expense claim and payroll approvals, payment of invoices and other expense management tasks.
Accurately maintain tracking of various research grants and process the journal entries against the said research grants to ensure the grant funding is spent as per the budget.
Maintaining effective communication with department faculties and providing enhanced services.
Working effectively in an evolving and innovative environment and the ability to balance competing deadlines, priorities and tasks is critical to being successful in the position.
Working collaboratively within a team as well as independently and must have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
Requirements
Graduation from a four-year University Program with the primary area of study in accounting, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA) or on track to certify within 12 – 18 months, plus some related experience.
Experience in an accounting role for 12 months to 18 months in an organization using fund accounting practices is preferred;
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture;
Superior attention to detail, focus and professional competencies in accounting practices are required to manage discrete accounts with varying degrees of complexity and volume;
Familiarity with an academic environment and culture is an asset;
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills;
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
The successful candidate will bring a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a commitment to excellence, helping ensure the University effectively meets its reporting and compliance requirements for all research funding.
Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10912414
Classification: P&M FT- Band 03
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.
- Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 09/07/2026
