University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: February 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Forestry and Environmental Management (ForEM) operates as a single entity but offers two undergraduate programs, a variety of research and professional Masters programs, and one PhD program. There are 18 teaching staff, 3 administrative support staff, 2 technicians, and 1 student advisor and outreach coordinator. There are currently 247 undergraduate students and 127 graduate students. ForEM has space in three buildings on the University campus: the IUC Forestry building, the Forest/Geology building, and the Tweeddale Centre housing the Wood Science Technology Centre with additional office space for ForEM research groups within the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 2-Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $24.42 - $28.90 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Faculty Administration Officer/Assistant to the Dean, the Clerk PL5 (Financial Administrator) provides high-level accounting support to the members of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management and is responsible for maintaining and monitoring all research-related finances.

• Develop and implement a financial tracking system for report reconciliation and forecasting of research funding. Reconcile accounts.
• Prepare monthly and year-end statements and short-term financial projections.
• Process paperwork that is required for invoicing clients and government agencies.
• Prepare forms and contracts in consultation with HR concerning new hires and renewal of research staff contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all UNB systems, policies and procedures related to finances as well as those of outside funding organizations.
• Assist faculty members with submitting travel claims, personal reimbursement, PDA requests, advances and cheque requisitions.
• Oversee purchases of equipment and supplies.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary education in Business or Office Administration with a focus on accounting.
• 3-5 years of relevant administrative experience.

Additional Strengths

• Sound knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, spreadsheets, and financial terminology.
• Ability to use university information systems (Colleague) would be an asset.
• Ability to manage large amounts of diverse accounting materials and fiscal information would be an asset.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.