Job Description

The Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan. CLS produces very bright light to explore the nature and structure of molecules, and serves national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions.

CLSI is now accepting applications for the term position of Financial Assistant I. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Financial Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely entry of financial information into the accounting system, maintenance of complete and accurate financial file systems and other supporting accounting functions as required.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Processing invoices for payment including: matching invoices to purchasing documentation, coding invoices for approval and payment, entering invoices and payments in accounting systems.

Accounts Receivable:

• Prepares bank deposits and records any incoming deposits and applies the payments to corresponding invoices in the accounts receivable subledger as required.

Travel Claims and Expense Reimbursements:

• Processes travel and expense claims in accordance with the Travel Claim Guideline.
• Responsible for drafting periodic updates to Travel Claim Guideline.

Timesheet/Payroll Processing:

• Monitors timesheet approvals and payroll e-mail and follows up with staff as appropriate.
• Review timesheets for accuracy in coding and prepares any necessary correcting entries.
• Maintains timesheet/payroll information in finance system.
• Prepares vacation accruals and other leave entries and generates balance reporting.
• Prepares exception pay reports (shift differential, overtime and on-call) for semi-monthly payroll.

Other duties:

• Prepares PCard statement transactions for upload into the finance system.
• Prepares journal entries for Corporate Controller's review and approval.
• Posts payment batches; voids any rejected payments as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma and relevant post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to communicate both clearly and concisely in verbal and/or written format.
• Excellent organizational, research, and analytical skills with the ability to summarize information into reports and other documents.
• A sense of initiative, with the ability to set priorities, follow workflows, and meet deadlines.

Salary Range: The starting salary for the position will be $53,647.00.

Remuneration: This position falls within the scope of the Unifor Local 609 Collective Agreement, and is classified as an Admin-C on the Administrative Salary Grid. A comprehensive benefits package, including supplemental health & dental, health spending account, disability and life insurance, pension plan, scheduled days off, and three weeks' vacation is part of a competitive compensation package.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter, along with references, in confidence, online at www.lightsource.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted February 19, 2025. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

•Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is an equal opportunities employer and encourages members of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) to self-identify on their applications. One of our values is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and we strive to create a workforce that reflects our users and the community in which we live. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and we hope you will choose CLSI as your employer of choice. If you have any questions or concerns about accessible employment at CLSI, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through our recruitment process, please contact us at jobs@lightsource.ca.•

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,647.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-19