Job Description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.
Department:
Academic Operations and Planning
Position Type:
Full-Time Support
Salary Range:
$33.55-$38.88-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
December 15, 2025
Length of Contract:
4 Months
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date:
November 19, 2025
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
:
The Budget Officer, reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, supports the finance and accounting functions in the Academic Operations and Planning department. The primary function will be to support Applied Research, Experiential Learning and Entrepreneurship and the other areas reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives.
The incumbent supports the decision making process for the department by proving the daily financial management and tracking, including but not limited to tracking project expenditures, opening all cost centres, input of journal entries into Workday, functioning as a expense officer, supporting the accounts receivable/payable, purchasing activities of the department, monitors the Aged Receivable report, tracks, provides support for Capital Asset tracking, and acts as support for the Senior Financial Analyst.
Assists the Financial Reporting and Operational Budgets by preparing the monthly/quarterly and year-end financial statements, downloading all month-end reports to the shared point directory, reconciliation of the monthly Applied Research Deferral entry, and provides assistance with the CBC and yearly budget.
Reporting and Administrative tasks include assistance in the development of process/spreadsheets, extracting information from college and protection of the integrity of theall departmental financial data.
This position is privy to confidential information and is bound by the privacy directives of Algonquin College.
Required Qualifications:Minimum three (3) year Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting OR another discipline if combined with pursuit of professional accounting designation, Minimum three (3) years related experience in finance positions with increasing responsibilities in providing financial analytics to senior level administrators Ability to maintain standards for efficiency and effectiveness Advanced Excel spread sheet skills Experience in Workday or a similar software Experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Purchasing Experience in working with projects and project management, Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with College employees of all levels and outside clients.
This position is paid at Payband G Vacancy is for P22748

This position is subject to the terms of the Full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement:
https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2024/02/Academic-Employee-Collective-Agreement-2021-2024.pdf
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.