Financial Assistant

Union/Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 3338
Pay range: $2,140.46 to $2,423.05 bi-weekly
SFU Department Descr: Faculty of Graduate Studies
Position Grade: 7
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 70
Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies directs the administration of more than 140 graduate programs across all three campuses and eight faculties. Our office supports the vision and leadership of the university through the Dean and Vice-Provost's role as well as through oversight and guidance of graduate admissions, adherence and equitable compliance to graduate policies, and administrative direction and training for procedures and systems. We also collaboratively facilitate support for graduate students, faculty members and graduate programs with individual and systemic issues and foster graduate student engagement and professional development activities.
About The Role

The Financial Assistant provides support for all budgetary and financial matters regarding graduate scholarship funding, award payments, and departmental operating budgets. Identifies, reviews, and initiates graduate award payments, validates the accuracy of student award data, investigates and resolves discrepancies prior to disbursement of awards every academic term. Prepares financial information and reports for internal and external users, reviews accounting records and investigates irregularities. Performs reconciliations of graduate scholarships, fellowships, awards, and operating accounts for approval by the supervisor. Acts as a resource and provides assistance to students, faculty, administrators, staff and external agencies’ personnel regarding the interpretation of University policies and procedures and external funding regulations.

Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education in a recognized accounting program. 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

• An ability to work with database, spreadsheet, financial, payroll and student information management system applications (e.g. Excel, FAST, HAP, FINS, SIMS).
• High attention to detail.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• An ability to understand and interpret regulations and policies.
  
  

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

An Internal Candidate has been identified.

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

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 facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.