Financial and Administrative Assistant

Job title: Financial and Administrative Assistant

Job description: Who We Are

We are Canada’s engaged university, defined by our dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement. The Finance & Operations team at the Beedie School of Business is dedicated to providing financial services and operational support to our faculty, students and staff. We are committed to SFU’s overarching goals and strategic initiatives. We ensure the successful delivery of the academic programs within the Beedie School of Business. Our team culture values collaboration, excellence, and the diversity of people.

About the Role

Provides administrative, clerical, and financial assistance for the Beedie School of Business. Processes expenditures and revenues; reconciles and maintains financial records, including research and specific purpose projects, research centres, endowments, point-of-sale online payments, petty cash and operating accounts. Maintains and streamlines the Teaching Assistant and Course Instructor Evaluation process for the Faculty’s three campuses. Provides assistance and support with building and facilities operational tasks and activities; procurement and purchase requisitions; office supply orders, MECS event plans, SFU credit card administration, teaching instructor support and timesheet processing.

Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education, including formal training in bookkeeping, computer applications and office practices. 3 years minimum experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study ad experience is acceptable.

• Good knowledge of university regulations. policies, procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping methods and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Ability to work with high volumes of work, set priorities and meet strict deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Funding for professional development expenses*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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