SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST

POSITION PROFILE

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, the Senior Accounting Analyst maintains key accounting and reporting systems to ensure strong internal controls and compliance, and is responsible for accounting transactions with respect to payroll, capital assets, professional development/faculty funds and scholarships. The position also provides additional finance support to the Director, Finance and Accounting, as requested.

Why St. Jerome’s University?

At. St. Jerome’s University, we embrace and celebrate the philosophy of educating the whole person – intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our commitment to academic excellence and to the integration of knowledge, research, and experiential learning allows us to inspire learning and discovery not only in our students but also in those with whom we interact. We foster a respectful, inclusive community that is centered on the wellbeing of our students and the promotion of the common good.

How will you contribute as the Senior Accounting Analyst?

• You are committed to providing excellent customer service
• A continuous improvement work environment is where you are most comfortable
• You are an excellent team member and take pleasure in developing solutions to challenges

   

   As a successful Senior Accounting Analyst, you possess:

   

• Post-secondary education in a business-related field with 3 to 5 years of related experience in a finance and/or accounting role
• Good working knowledge of payroll related rules and regulations, income tax, sales tax and applicable accounting principles and standards
• Demonstrated experience working with ADP or other Payroll/HR system would be an asset
• Advanced technical skills including Microsoft Excel and/or other databases
• Experience in developing reports to utilize data in meaningful ways for various end-users
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and processes to meet deadlines and achieve objectives
• Adherence to confidentiality of information and demonstrates honesty, and integrity of the highest quality
• Demonstrate personal initiative, sound judgment, strong interpersonal and organizational, and communication skills 
• Strong analytical skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to team and organizational strategies

The Way We Work & Live

Employees have opportunities to participate in our community, work within cross-organizational teams, demonstrate their commitment to learning and development, and contribute to the University’s mission. As a federated university with the University of Waterloo, St. Jerome’s University employees, just like our students, enjoy the advantages of a small community while have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the greater community.

Read more about St. Jerome’s University’s mission and vision here: Mission, Vision, and History

To see the full job description, please visit https://www.sju.ca/employment-opportunities

To Apply: Please send your resume to sjuhr@uwaterloo.ca by Monday, August 6, 2018.

The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.