Duties
The successful candidate will perform accounting and financial duties with respect to project activities in the areas of applied research and development, industrial and international programs, and collaborative research projects with industry partners.  Duties include developing cost estimates; monitoring budgets; ensuring all appropriate costs are charged to project cost centres; preparing analytical reports, quarterly and annual financial claims, and invoices as required; tracking in-kind contributions; ensuring fair market assessment is appropriate when necessary; meeting with faculty principal investigators, departmental administrative staff, and the Research Grants and Contract Services liaison staff to ensure spending is on track; assisting generally with the financial administration of the University with respect to research accounting; and performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Experience (3-5 years) in university, governmental or commercial accounting; graduation from a four-year college or university with an undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.   Experience working in a computerized accounting environment and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.  An Accounting designation would be considered an asset.  Knowledge of Banner Finance would also be considered an asset.
Salary     $48,157 – $72,232 per annum (Management and Professional)
Closing Date     February 27, 2015
Competition No.     FAS-15-05

To apply for this position, please visit us at www.mun.ca/careers and click the “apply on-line” button at the bottom of our ad.  Applications must be received by 5:00 pm NST on the competition closing date.   For enquiries, email us at recruitment@mun.ca or contact the Recruitment Office, Department of Human Resources, 4th Floor, Arts & Administration Building, Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s, phone (709) 864-2434 or fax (709) 864-2700.