Financial Coordinator (I) - Faculty of Engineering

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/11/03

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/11/16

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$26.99 - $38.03 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0652

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

12.2 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

35 hours per week

Education Level

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

Career Level

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date

January 2027

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Growth opportunities Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is a collaborative and ambitious community advancing transformative education, research excellence and innovation with impact. Recognized as one of Canada's most research-intensive engineering faculties, we attract approximately $65 million in annual research funding, with strengths spanning bio-innovation, advanced materials and manufacturing, mobility, artificial intelligence and nuclear engineering.

We are equally committed to delivering an unparalleled learner experience,



connecting experiential learning with real-world challenges and preparing students to lead with purpose.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration and strong partnerships with industry, government and communities, our faculty, staff and students work together to address complex challenges and shape a better future. We foster an inclusive environment where people, ideas and expertise are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and everyone has opportunities to contribute to meaningful change.

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.

Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financialdata.

Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.

Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit files and responding to auditorinquiries.

Develop and deliver training and informationsessions.





Analyze data and assess forreasonableness.

Develop budgets for review andapproval.

Implementand maintainbudgets.Createfinancialprojectionsandmakeadjustmentstobudgetsthroughoutthe fiscal year.

Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcileaccounts.

Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financialstatements.

Perform various analyses and reconciliations ofaccounts.

Generate reports and account statements and review foraccuracy.

Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financialsystems.

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,andbalancefinancialrecordsandbusinesstransactions,suchasaccountspayable,accounts receivable, and payroll.

Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation ofaccounts.

Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.

Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets anddatabases.

Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash andcheques.

Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform a variety ofcalculations.

Create spreadsheets including complex formulas andequations.

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📌 Financial Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada