Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)

Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)

Position number: 38356

Date posted: October 21, 2026

Job details

Research Compliance Processor - OA4 (AESES)

Project Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $24.69 to $33.63 per hour ($44,935.80 to $61,206.60 per annum)

Appointment Dates November 16, 2026 to May 16, 2028

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Casey Gooch, Manager, Research Accounting Services - Casey. [email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute is required.
- Systems training in computerized financial records environment would be an asset.
- A sound understanding of accounting principles and practices is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

- Three years directly related experience in an accounting related environment where knowledge of accounting theory and practice has been acquired is required.
- Experience working in a customer focused environment is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Previous experience working in a major financial system, such as Banner Finance and familiarity with the University of Manitoba environment and culture preferred.
- Knowledge of the Concur on-line booking tools and expense management tool will be considered an asset.
- Experience interpreting policy required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Must be skilled in the use of a computer and desktop software Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Excellent interpersonal and telephone manners required.
- Satisfactory work record,



including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Good knowledge of university policy and procedures would be an asset.
- Professional appearance is required.
- Candidates with hands on experience processing Expense Reports electronically are an asset.

Key responsibilities

- Acts as travel and business expense claims processor.
- Reviews expense reports for policy and procedures compliance and correctness.
- Uses judgment and the knowledge of university and external agency policies and guidelines and university Funds to identify claims which are non-compliant or questionable. This requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of University and External Funding Agency travel and expenses policies and guidelines.
- Communicates with employees as well as department Finance Officers/Admin Staff regarding further action required for expense report
- Communicates with Research Accountants regarding specific policies and guidelines related to the governance of individual research funds
- Extract expense reports from the Concur system to facilitate payment by SPS
- Intercept Expense Reports submitted but not approved prior to the 7th day escalation period to the next approver (contacts department & takes action as required)
- Document deficiencies in travel claims in a manner that will allow the Research Compliance Analysts to identify common deficiencies and units or individuals that are having more difficulty than others complying with policies and guidelines.
- Assist the Research Compliance Accountants in the preparation and delivery of training materials prepared to address specific deficiencies and specific units.
- Research Fund Administration Assistance; Enter financial authority responsibility for current funds in Banner and update for changes as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Research and Special Fund Accounting Services.
- Communicate with Financial Services and external unit staff rega

📌 Research Compliance Processor (Winnipeg)
🏢 University-of-Manitob
📍 Winnipeg