University of Prince Edward Island Looking for Junior Finance Officer – Comptroller’s Office at Charlottetown, PE Full Time

The University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from qualified individuals for a casual position as a Junior Finance Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working within the Comptroller’s Office, this position will be responsible for the following duties:

• Preparation of financial analysis and reports with attention to details and deadlines, including:
  • Data queries using various software
  • Building new report templates
  • Account analysis and reconciliations
  • Preparation of journal entries
  • Preparation of year-end working papers
  • Support year-end audit processes
• Provide support to budget processes, including:
  • Preparation of budget reports
  • Preparation of budget changes
• Other related duties as assigned

• Business degree with knowledge in accounting
• 6 months to 1 year of experience working in an office environment
• Experience in a University setting is not required but would be considered an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to remember numerous details, both qualitative and quantitative
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, data analysis software and other business software