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Job DescriptionUnion: non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 700 University Avenue
Department: Research Financial Services
Reports to: Manager, Research Financial Services
Salary Range: $58,578-$87,876 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: July 9, 2026
Position Summary
As an integral member of the Grants Management team within the Research Financial Services department, the Financial Analyst I performs a range of detailed accounting activities and advisory functions requiring sound professional judgment to ensure day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with the established accounting principles and institutional policies for PMCF-funded research accounts.
Duties
- Work closely and independently with individual researchers, their support staff and the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation group to facilitate the administration of PMCF-funded research accounts
- Prepare monthly/quarterly financial invoices for research accounts within the growing portfolio
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis to assist with forecasting
- Perform cross-functional duties and other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
- At a minimum, Community college diploma (three years) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent program
- Two (2) years of related experience in an accounting environment with exposure to a range of basic accounting practices, procedures and principles
- Experience with Grant accounting preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and satisfaction
- Skill in performing detailed numerical computations and accurate data entry
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong organization and time management skills
- Strong knowledge of computer application accounting systems & software applications, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e., Excel, Word, Access)
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Community college diploma (three years) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent program
- Two (2) years of related experience in an accounting environment
- Experience with grant accounting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and satisfaction
- Skill in performing detailed numerical computations and accurate data entry
- Demonstrated problem solving, organization and time management skills
- Strong knowledge of computer application accounting systems and software applications
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access)
What We Do
University Health Network is Canada's largest research hospital and a public research and teaching hospital network in Toronto, Ontario, known for its scope of research and complexity of cases.
