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Union: Non-Union
Site: Hydro Place
Department: Finance
Reports to: Manager, Research Financial Services
Work Model: Hybrid 
Grade: N0:04
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $55,224 to $69,030 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 27, 2024

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Grants Management team within the Research Financial Services department, the Financial Analyst I performs a range of detailed accounting activities and advisory functions requiring sound professional judgment to ensure day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with the established accounting principles and institutional policies.

Duties

• Prepare monthly financial invoices for research accounts within the growing portfolio 
• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to assist with forecasting 
• Perform cross-functional duties and other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

• At a minimum, Community college diploma (three years) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent program 
• Two (2) years of related experience in an accounting environment with exposure to a range of basic accounting practices, procedures and principles 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and satisfaction 
• Skill in performing detailed numerical computations and accurate data entry 
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong organization and time management skills 
• Strong knowledge of computer application accounting systems & software applications, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e., Excel, Word, Access) 
• Experience with Grant accounting preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.