Union/Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range: $2,147.43 to $2,431.10 bi-weekly

SFU Department Descr: Payment Services

Position Grade: 8

# of openings: 1

Biweekly Hours: 70

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Payment Services ensure the timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors, contractors and employees while adhering to SFU policies and procedures. We handle various payment types, including supplier and independent contractor agreement invoices, payment requisitions and employee business and travel reimbursements. Solid, mature and experienced team.

About The Role

Provides senior level Payment Services and systems user support by: acting as the senior point of contact for all issues relating to self-service accounting applications; coordinating travel and expense claims; establishing, monitoring and maintaining files on taxable benefits paid through the Reimbursements and Disbursements section; providing direction to staff; coordinating daily staff activity reporting; providing authorization for the processing of various payments; auditing requests for payments to individuals, sole proprietors and small business firms that provide services to the University; analyzing payments to nonresidents of Canada; ensuring timely and complete transmission of critical banking information (i.e., Positive Pay) to financial institution; prioritizing payment processing; participates in the development and delivery of training; coordinating Pension enhancement payments; and assisting in testing and implementing system and application changes.

Qualifications





High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education which includes courses in accounting and related software applications; spreadsheet and word processing applications. 4 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study ad experience is acceptable.

- Ability to use enterpriselevel information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, other ERP) and selfservice applications at an advanced level.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, communication and webbased applications (e.g., MS Word and Excel and electronic banking software) at an intermediate level.
- Ability to use PowerPoint at a basic level.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to provide oneonone training.
- Good public speaking / presentation skills.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a protected and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

- 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Funding for professional development expenses*
- And more!
- Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].

📌 Senior Clerk ­Reimbursements and Disbursements (Burnaby)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Burnaby