Date Posted: 09/11/2026Req ID: 50152Faculty/Division: University CollegeDepartment: College AdministrationCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoPosition Number: 00054197 Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us:The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world. Your opportunity: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance and Payroll Assistant supports University College's Operating and Trust portfolio. The incumbent provides financial administrative and reporting support through budget monitoring, account 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 across multiple operating and trust accounts. Your responsibilities will include: Reconciling accounts Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditure remains within budgeted allocations Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on trust accounts Identifying and resolving individual financial discrepancies 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 institutional or multi-account environment. Experience monitoring and reconciling operating, trust or comparable restrictive accounts and identifying and resolving financial discrepancies. Experience monitoring budgets, preparing budget variance information, and gathering financial information to support budget planning and forecasting processes. Experience processing payroll, reconciling payroll distributions, and resolving payroll and/or HRIS processing issues. Experience with accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, cost recoveries, purchasing card reconciliation and expe
