Finance Assistant

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial and administrative activities for the Michael Smith Laboratories, providing support to faculty, staff, and students.
• Prepare and process complex financial documents, including expense reports, accounting journals, PO requisitions, and travel claims.
• Act as a Workday delegate for credit card reconciliations, expense reimbursements, and other finance tasks.
• Investigate and resolve errors or discrepancies in financial data and reconcile department operating worktags.
• Interpret and communicate UBC and granting agency policies to ensure correct application to all transactions.
• Provide guidance on funding availability and assist with year-end financial statement preparation and audit documentation.
• Perform general administrative duties, including updating faculty CVs and providing departmental reception coverage when required.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Two-year post-secondary diploma in accounting.
• Three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience using Workday to enter, retrieve, and interpret data.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC is a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, dedicated to fostering an inclusive community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff in their journey of discovery.