Location
alton, on, Canada
Posted
July 16, 2026
Job Description
Join the University of Waterloo as a Research Financial Assistant in Waterloo, Ontario. This full-time role focuses on providing essential financial and human resource support to Principal Investigators and managing grant funding.
As a Research Financial Assistant, you will be integral in financial administration, addressing budget inquiries, and supporting research project management. Your responsibilities include interpreting financial data, creating journal entries, and ensuring compliance with university policies. You will also assist with payroll processing and the management of research team's contracts as required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure financial compliance and eligibility of expenses
• Assist Principal Investigators with financial reports
• Manage electronic databases for research applications
• Support research hiring processes and payroll preparation
• Prepare term-end reports for grant funding
Requ...
As a Research Financial Assistant, you will be integral in financial administration, addressing budget inquiries, and supporting research project management. Your responsibilities include interpreting financial data, creating journal entries, and ensuring compliance with university policies. You will also assist with payroll processing and the management of research team's contracts as required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure financial compliance and eligibility of expenses
• Assist Principal Investigators with financial reports
• Manage electronic databases for research applications
• Support research hiring processes and payroll preparation
• Prepare term-end reports for grant funding
Requ...