Financial Coordinator, Applied Research

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Financial Coordinator, Applied Research

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

2 Sep 2024

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Project Support Office Operations

School

Industry Solutions

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by
NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our
Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NOTE: This is a temporary
position ending on or before April 30, 2027 with the possibility of extension.

 

As NAIT continues to expand and
strengthen its Applied Research initiatives, we are recruiting skilled and
passionate individuals to help shape and maintain best administrative practices
and become part of Canada’s leading polytechnic.  A candidate for this position should be a motivated
and driven administrative professional with a high attention to detail, who
enjoys maintaining a very organized work environment and have well developed
time management skills.

Reporting to the Lead, Financial
Administration Support Team this position provides support to Research Centres
in Industry Solutions.  Specifically,
this position will facilitate all research and innovation activities in the
Centre by leading, coordinating, tracking, managing and finalizing
administrative details, reporting and financial management of grants.  Our successful candidate will provide the
Lead with a high degree of assurance that the Centres has performed the
necessary due diligence to meet funders’ expectations.  This position is critical to supporting the
successful growth of Industry Solutions.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the research lead and
  specialists in grant application and research contract processes, including
  budgetary review and submission of approved applications to the Grants &
  Proposal team for final submission to funders/partners.
• Coordinate all Research Centre
  agreements, both NAIT generated and externally generated Project Agreements.
• Manage requisitions, invoices,
  payments, journal entries, budgets, and contract agreements.
• Review charges for compliance and
  eligibility with various Funder guidelines.
• Coordinate month-end activities and
  meet tight deadlines.
• Advise researchers on cash flow
  situations, providing monthly statements and projections at the grant/project
  level.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative
  reports internally and for external funders, ensuring compliance with reporting
  requirements and deadlines.
• Create detailed working papers for
  in-kind contributions, including necessary agreements.
• Provide planning documents, reports,
  and variance analysis to Industry Solutions Leadership.
• Support Centre leadership in the
  preparation, tracking, and reporting of NAIT budgets for Industry Solutions in
  the annual budget process.
• Develop, track, and report on Capital
  procurement for external funders.
• Coordinate information for internal and
  external auditing and reporting purposes.
• Special projects as required

 

Skills & Abilities:

• A strong customer service focus,
  excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a
  fast-paced environment and meet deadlines are essential.
• Highly organized and responsive, keen
  attention to detail
• Strong analytical problem solving

 

Qualifications:

• Related post-secondary diploma, Degree
  in Accounting, Finance, or Business Degree is preferred.
• 5 years of related experience with
  extensive and proven financial experience.
• Experience with research grant
  facilitation and management would be a strong asset
• Project management and budget
  preparation/support experience required
• Advanced Excel skills required;
  experience with Microsoft Power Apps and PeopleSoft Finance would be an asset.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

 

Remuneration: $67,738.32
– $91,093.60 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification –
Coordinator ll).                           

This
position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Collective Agreement.                  

Please submit a resume and cover letter
to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About
NAIT

At
NAIT, people matter.

We’re
proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13
consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work
culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest
asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At
NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of
students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects
our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and
accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a
proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at
Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to
advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We
especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black
and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,
immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What
we offer

We’ve
created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional
and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT
is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may
request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,
including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the
two. 

Employees
also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas
and New Year’s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual
all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Additional
requirements

Applicants
with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them
previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education
Services or the International Qualifications Assessment
Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT
is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are
contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact
us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please
contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We
thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

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