Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Jan 9, 2026Please include cover letter. This position is a backfill for a maternity leave replacement.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the delivery of financial services and support for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. The incumbent is the subject matter expert of all routine (& occasional non-routine) financial transactions, supporting the day to day financial activities of the faculty, researchers, staff and students, and providing administrative clerical support to the Finance Team. The position ensures that all transactions processed conform to University policy, guidelines, procedures and government regulations and provides financial advice as required.
Organizational Status
The position reports to the Senior Finance Clerk regarding day-to-day activities and priorities and works with a work study student. The overall management of the office is overseen by the Associate Director, Finance. Interacts with faculty, researcher, staff and students. Liaises regularly with individuals in Financial Services, Payment & Procurement and other University departments as well as a number of external vendors.
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
This position is required to exercise considerable tact, discretion and initiative in the performance of duties. Errors in judgement and poor customer services will result in significant financial and reputational losses. A high level of security and confidentiality is required in all financial transactions. Payment delays can result in poor relations with suppliers. Errors in Workday could result in inappropriate financial management decisions being.
Supervision Received
Works independently under general direction of the Senior Finance Clerk. Receives detailed instructions from supervisor on the assignment of new duties and thereafter only on new and unusual problems. Technical problems and matters involving policy are referred to supervisors.
Supervision Given
None - may assign work or train work study students when required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation, plus two-year post-secondary diploma in accounting, plus three years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 3 years related financial experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications