Job Description
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: Level O
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
The vision for the Medical Imaging Department is to be internationally recognized for excellence and innovations in Imaging, Intervention and Education that result in improved patient care and outcomes.
Reporting to the Manager, Administration & Finance, the Financial Assistant is accountable for the implementation of daily financial transactions for Medical Imaging, to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information is available. The role with facilitate the administration of accounts payable, as well as monitor and reconcile large and complex operating accounts in accordance with Western Finance and Departmental policies and procedures. The role will also research and resolve a variety of complex internal and external inquiries related to financial processes.
Education:
- 3 year community college diploma in business accounting, financial administration or related field
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping, financial administration or accounting role, preferably in an academic or hospital setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of general office procedures and accounting principles and practices
- Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications as required
- Ability to explain financial information, policies and procedures effectively to individuals who may have little financial knowledge
- Detail oriented with an ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
- Communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner and adapt communication style to suit the situation and the audience
- Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a timely manner
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and follow through on work assignments
- Proven ability and natural inclination to interact with people in professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with processes in a way that is positively received
- Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of performance
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate internal and external policies, guidelines and practices to stakeholders
- Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management
- Familiar with applications used by Western – Outlook e-mail/calendars, Sakai, Cascade, PeopleSoft preferred
Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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