Senior Accounts Administrator

About the role

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, the Senior Accounts Administrator will manage and verify financial, accounting and payroll transactions, ensure compliance with university and government policies, and support the unit’s administrative needs.

Key responsibilities

• Review, verify and process vendor reconciliation statements, invoices and credits.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, acting as the primary contact for vendors and auditors.
• Maintain up‑to‑date reconciliations and ensure all adjusting accounting transactions are posted.
• Prepare schedules, reports and financial statements and supply documentation for audits.
• Perform various administrative and clerical tasks, including correspondence and liaison with external vendors.

Required profile

• Knowledge of university accounting principles, including reservations, encumbrances, liquidations and actuals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Client‑focused attitude with excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Banner financial system.
• Experience using Crystal Reports.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, filters, complex formulas).

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance) and defined‑contribution pension plan.
• Group RRSP and TFSA, tuition waiver for employees and dependents.
• Generous vacation policy, personal days, floating holidays and “Summer Fridays”.
• Up to two remote work days per week.