Financial Analyst II

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: non-union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: 700 University Avenue

Department: Research Financial Services

Reports to: Manager, Research Financial Services

Salary Range: $68,932-$103,409

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Permanent, Full-time

Closing Date: April 21, 2026

Position Summary

The Research Financial Services (RFS) department provides post-award financial management of federal, provincial, international, and private contracts and grants related to research for five different Research Institutes at the University Health Network.

As an integral member of the Grants Management team within the RFS department, the Financial Analyst II performs a wide range of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge, and application of accounting theory and principles. The individual performs detailed and complex accounting and advisory functions requiring sound professional judgment to ensure day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with the established accounting principles, institutional / funding agencies’ policies, and objectives.

Duties

• Timely processing of invoicing in accordance with accounting standards
• Ensure appropriate approval for invoices and payments, and maintain an audit trail for all payables
• Leverage the budget to identify discrepancies in invoice coding and work with internal departments to ensure accurate coding
• Assess when accruals are required, and then create, track, and reconcile accruals against invoicing
• Ensure timely payment of vendors within the agreed-upon payment terms
• Clear and timely communication with vendors, ensuring escalation to the manager and program leads when necessary
• Maintaining a detailed reconciliation of all invoices against the budget/forecast by expense line item and category.
• Working with one of our portfolios leads closely to ensure costs are allocated correctly by line item in support of internal and regulatory reporting.
• Ensuring proper vendor coding within our accounting system (T4A vendors)
• Leverage automation tools and techniques to streamline payable processes

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Three - Five years (3-5) related experience in an accounting environment with exposure to a range of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent client service and satisfaction
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with strong organization and time management skills
• Skill in accurately performing detailed numerical computations in a timely manner using large amounts of financial and/or statistical data
• Sound professional judgment, initiative, and the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of computer application accounting systems & software applications, preferably in a Microsoft Office environment (i.e., Excel, Word, Access)

Additional Information

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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