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Job ID

75502

Job Title

Financial Coordinator (II)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

04/16/2026

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

04/23/2026

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite JobDepartment

Associate VP Student Affairs

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$25.70 - $39.89 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0654

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

18 Months

Target Number of OpeningsHours per WeekPosting DetailsSchedule

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, 35 hours per week, evenings and weekends as needed. 3 days in office and 2 days virtual.

Education Level

2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

Career Level

Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date

May 18 2026

Union

Unifor Local 5555, Unit 1

Job Description Number

JD0654

Employment Type

18 month contract

Unit/Project Description

Student Affairs (SA) is a fast paced and multifaceted department that supports the overall health, welfare and success of students at McMaster. The Student Affairs Finance Office provides financial supports to various departments within the Student Affairs envelope. The office also manages the Student Affairs budget including the preparing of the annual budget report as well as tracks and repots on various Ministry funded programs. The Student Affairs Finance Office is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a background in financial analysis, collections, invoicing and reporting of financial data. This role demands strong attention to detail and the ongoing ability to prioritize competing tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Job Summary

Responsible for applying specialized knowledge and understanding of financial policies and procedures to coordinate and process University financial transactions. Analyzes, records, classifies, and summarizes accounting data according to established procedures. Ensures accuracy and compliance with existing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Provides lead hand supervision to other staff.

Purpose and Key Functions

- Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit files and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Develop and deliver training and information sessions.
- Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.
- Develop budgets for review and approval.
- Implement and maintain budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.
- Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.




- Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
- Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
- Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
- Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
- Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.
- Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
- Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
- Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform a variety of calculations.
- Create spreadsheets including complex formulas and equations.
- Answer complex inquiries via telephone, email, and in person that are specific in nature and require a specialized knowledge of policies and procedures.
- Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Supervision

Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.

Requirements

2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Assets

The successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge and skills:

- Experience providing financial services in a fast paced environment
- Experience in a University setting is considered an asset
- Experience with People Soft-based administrative and financial information system (Mosaic), Hyperion, Oscar Plus, OscarEMR, AMS, and Moneris reporting considered an asset.
- Experience with OHIP and UHIP billings is considered an asset
- Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to handle a diverse workload, effectively managing and prioritizing workload responsibilities, and timelines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Excellent analytic, interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
- Solid attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to perform well individually and collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated initiative in the workplace
- Customer service oriented

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement





McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at (phone hidden) ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work in office continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests. Current expectation is 3 days in office and 2 days virtial.

Interview Experience

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