Financial Assistant

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

Financial Assistant responsible for processing financial and payroll documentation in the Faculty of Music. Collaborating with faculty and students to support financial operations and ensuring compliance with policies.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$67,916 - CA$86,855 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial processing, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll documentation, and budget monitoring. Proficient in generating financial reports and utilizing HRIS and FIS systems while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

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Financial ReportingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableHRIS ExperienceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ProcessingBudget MonitoringTransaction RecordingJournal Entry PreparationData Formatting

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISFISMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMS Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced College Diploma in AccountingBusiness Administration

Industry Keywords

Post-Secondary SectorPublic SectorFinancial ManagementPayroll ProcessingComplex Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing financial and payroll related documentation for the Faculty of Music
Acting at the first point of contact for general enquiries
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
Recording detailed transactions for many accounts
Formatting data collected for reports
Verifying the accuracy of absence and/or attendance reports prior to processing payroll
Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on trust accounts
Preparing and/or processing journal entries
Generating standard financial reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in accounting, business administration or a related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years of recent financial and administrative experience in a large, complex organization, preferably post-secondary/public sector
Experience generating financial reports, and posting and processing financial transactions related to accounts receivables, account payables, and reconciling accounts
Experience liaising with clients and vendors to resolve minor complaints and address issues
Experience communicating processes and procedures effectively and providing superior customer service skills
Experience working with HRIS and FIS or other comparable financial and/or payroll systems
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and MS Teams
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply
Alternative Work Arrangement eligibility