Summary of Duties:

You will be part of the research finance team. Main responsibilities include:

• Review all SRI’s cheque requisition, petty cash and expense reimbursement requests that require the approval from Research Finance
• Review, track, and audit the monthly statements of Corporate Credit Cards for all SRI cardholders
• Set up new Internal Order in the accounting software (SAP) and update all applicable structures and databases; perform updates/changes in SAP as requested
• Post monthly recurring journal entries for core operations, facility recoveries, SHSC charges, and grants/awards
• Prepare Month-end posting for GST/HST submission, review GL Balances during month-end and post foreign exchange transactions
• Assist with the billing process for the Research Finance department and prepare the aging reports
• Prepare, send out and follow up on REB and legal patent fee recovery invoices
• Maintain the invoice database
• Prepare SRED receipts for SRED participants.
• Filing and archiving
• Other general administrative support as needed

Qualifications/Skills:

• College Degree in Accounting, Commerce or relevant field
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal (verbal & written) skills
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAP is an asset
• Experience and familiarity in a similar role is an asset