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attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Attention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsFinancial Accountant - (992703.5)Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Organizational UnitUniversity of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Budget & Capital PlanningLocationUniversity of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)Posting Close Date19 December 2024Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.FTE1.0Salary Grade$72,242.00 - $93,951.00Additional Posting InformationPlease note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.ClassificationSG10Employee Group:PEA - Regular# of Hires Needed1CategoryFinancial AccountingAbout this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $72,242- $79,650 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: starting salary to max of $93,951 is available through annual performance increases

Job SummaryAs part of Financial Planning and Operations, the Financial Reporting department prepares all internal management reporting and all external compliance financial reporting for the University of Victoria and its consolidated entities. The department is responsible for the production and delivery of reliable, relevant, accurate and timely financial statements, and reports for both internal management purposes and external users.Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, and working as a member of a team of Financial Accountants, this position's primary responsibility is to support the production of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements, working papers and reports for the university and its related entities.Key accountabilities for this role include:

• Performing accounting functions including review and posting of journal entries, and review of transactions in order to detect and correct errors
• Administrating finance related system access
• Overseeing financial system and performing upgrade testing
• Training and ongoing user support to staff across the university
• Working with senior team members to prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Coordination of statutory and other compliance processes
• Participation in special projects
• Additional duties for endowment and pension accounting if required
• Other duties of similar scope

This position applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with emphasis on Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). As part of the Financial Reporting department, the position is also assigned other financial reporting duties of the university.Job RequirementsThis position requires an undergraduate degree and the pre-requisites towards an accounting designation (CPA), with an expectation that the designation will be completed within a reasonable time-frame (3-4 years), plus:

• Three years of pre-designation, professional accounting experience and applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience in a large, diverse and sophisticated accounting environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.In addition, this position requires:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Advance Excel skills
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Ability to facilitate corporate training.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders

Competency requirements include:

• Remain agile - adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Focus on quality - demonstrates personal effectiveness to take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Builds relationships - promotes collaboration, partnership and cross-organizational activities that share knowledge and pool resources to complete tasks and achieve common goals.
• Provide excellent service - provide reliable and responsive service that builds positive ongoing relationships and supports UVic's goal to advance service excellence.

Assets or Preferences:

• Experience with accounting software, especially Banner and FAST
• Experience developing and delivering training programs

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lxc9x99kxccx93xcaxb7xc9x99xc5x8bxc9x99n (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lxc9x99kxccx93xcaxb7xc9x99xc5x8bxc9x99n and WSxc3x81NExc4x86 Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of . Read our full equity statement here:Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact:

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