University of Toronto

Financial Administrator

University of Toronto$72K — $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in accounting or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years in financial and administrative roles in a service-oriented environment
  • Proficient in developing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases
  • Intermediate/advanced Excel skills (including Pivot tables and macros)
  • Knowledge of financial processes, discrepancies, and Guide to Financial Management
  • Experience with SAP (FIS and HRIS) for generating reports
  • Familiar with university procurement policies and vendor management

Responsibilities

  • Prepare budget variance and standard financial reports
  • Monitor department budgets to ensure adherence to allocations
  • Collect documentation for payroll and HRIS processes
  • Generate reports for HRIS data management
  • Analyze and recommend improvements to financial processes
  • Serve as a resource for financial guidance to others

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Continuous budget appointment
  • Participation in a structured salary progression system
  • Access to university procurement and resources
  • Ability to work within a dynamic campus environment
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 07/29/2026
Req ID: 49639
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Facilities Management
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Financial Officer, Facilities Management, the incumbent is responsible for the overall financial administration of the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supports financial analysis and/or reporting activities by: preparing budget variance reports; generating standard financial reports; identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors
  • Accomplishes financial accounting responsibilities by: applying the generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks; monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations; verifying the accuracy and completeness of information; collecting audit information; processing accounts receivable/payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
  • Supports the financial administration of payroll by: collecting supporting documentation required for accounting, payroll and/or HRIS processing; reconciling payroll distribution; troubleshooting and resolving payroll discrepancies
  • Supports HRIS records and data management by generating reports
  • Ensures the accurate and timely administration of financial processes and procedures by: applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements; analyzing financial processes and procedures and recommending changes for improvement; keeping well-informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements; verifying that provisions of applicable collective agreements and/or policies are applied appropriately
  • Provides guidance and/or direction by: serving as a resource to others by providing job-related guidance


Essential Qualifications:

  • Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in a recognized accounting program or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of three years of financial and administrative experience in a customer-service oriented environment
  • A minimum of three years of experience developing and maintaining spreadsheets and various databases (i.e. Access/Filemaker)
  • Intermediate/advanced skills using Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, macros, formulas)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of financial processes and resolving discrepancies, applying & interpreting Guide to Financial Management (GTFM)
  • Demonstrated experience with SAP (FIS and HRIS) and working knowledge of FIS/HRIS reports or similar systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of university procurement policies and liaising with internal and external contacts to facilitate purchasing and/or procurement processes
  • Demonstrated experience with Web TMA or similar systems and providing service support for work order requests


Assets (Nonessential):

  • Experience in a university setting is an asset
  • Experience in verifying and coding vendor invoices and providing end-to-end support to vendors, from vendor account creation to invoice payments
  • Knowledge on applicable collective agreements and/or polices an asset


To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Diplomatic
  • Meticulous
  • Motivated self-learner
  • Multi-tasker
  • Problem solver
  • Team player


Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

About University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest university in Canada by enrollment and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. The University of Toronto is known for its research excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including four Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1827 and has three campuses in the Toronto area.
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