Date Posted: 09/11/2026Req ID: 50151Faculty/Division: University CollegeDepartment: College AdministrationCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00060027 Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us:University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields. Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.Your opportunity: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance and Payroll Assistant supports University College's Ancillary Services portfolio, including Residence and Food Services. The incumbent provides financial administrative and reporting support through budget monitoring, account and revenue reconciliation, preparation of budget variance information, comparison of forecasted figures to actuals, and the processing of payroll and other financial transactions. Working within established University policies and procedures, the incumbent identifies and resolves discrepancies, verifies the accuracy and completeness of financial information, and supports the Financial Officer by gathering information required for budget planning and reporting. Your responsibilities will include: Reconciling accounts Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations Identifying and resolving individual financial discrepancies Balancing financial transactions against sales on a regular basis Preparing budget variance reports Gathering information in preparation for budget planning Comparing forecasted figures to actuals Processing payroll Essential Qualifications: Advanced College Diploma 3 years or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum three 3 years of relevant experience in financial administration, accounting and/or payroll in a complex operating environment. Experience in financial administration in a residence, food services, hospitality, retail, self-funded/ancillary or other revenue-generating environment. Experience monitoring and reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets and long-term capital projections, and identifying and resolving discrepancies. Experience monitoring budgets, preparing budget variance information, and gathering financial information to support budget planning and forecasting processes. Experience processing payroll and resolving payroll and/or HRIS processing issues. Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial controls. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particul
