Business, Accounting and Procurement Analyst (Term)
Accounting & Finance, IT, Operations
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 81,312-103,986 / year
Business, Accounting and Procurement Analyst (Term)
Date Posted: 07/10/2026
Req ID: 49313
Faculty/Division: School of Continuing Studies
Department: Sch of Continuing Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS) offers an extensive roster of over 850 courses, over 40 program areas, and more than 125 certificates across a broad range of fields that help learners succeed in their careers, satisfy their curiosities, fulfill their passions, and live their best lives. Courses are delivered by our team of 800 + instructors, all of whom are industry or subject matter experts who are passionate about teaching and learning.
Complementing our academic offerings are our English Language Program and Comparative Education Service for learners seeking to have international credentials assessed in Canada.
Your opportunity:
Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Business, Accounting and Procurement Analyst supports a broad range of procurement, financial, and accounting activities for the School of Continuing Studies.
This incumbent in this role is responsible for overseeing invitational competitive procurement processes, conducting detailed procurement analysis, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. In addition, the incumbent supports core financial and accounting operations, including accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and limited operational banking activities.
This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on process and requirements for making major purchases and preparing lease agreements
- Obtaining quotations and issuing purchase orders within established limits
- Processing accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
- Liaising with internal contacts to resolve accounting, payroll and/or HRIS processing issues
- Identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors
- Preparing detailed data analysis on high value commodities, suppliers and purchases
- Reconciling accounts
- Training staff on e-procurement systems, templates and methods
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration plus a related accounting certification; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum four years of progressive experience in accounts payable, (including a solid understanding of the accounts payable sub-ledger as an organizational liability) financial accounting, invoice processing, financial reconciliations to the general ledger, journal entries, and financial reporting with a least 1 year of recent experience with procurement transactions including purchase order processing, contract review, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Demonstrated experience conducting competitive procurement processes and issuing purchase orders within a financial system
- Experience analyzing financial data sets
- Experience collaborating with cross functional teams
- Experience working in a fast pace and high-volume finance department including issuing a high volume of purchase orders within a Financial Information system.
- Experience producing complex statistical and financial reports
- Experience delivering presentations on financial data and models to clients
- Experience with computerized purchasing, eProcurement, and financial systems (SAP R/3 preferred).
- Demonstrated experience with U of T's Administrative Management System (e.g. FIS and HRIS), or equivalent systems
- Demonstrated advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe.
- Good communication skills, both orally and written with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve own work to meet multiple deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
Assets (Nonessential):
- A recognized procurement designation (i.e. through NIGP, SCMA, OPBA, ISM)
- In-depth understanding of University procurement policies and procedures
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Diligent
- Efficient
- Meticulous
- Multi-tasker
- Problem solver
- Team player
Closing Date: 07/20/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Term End Date: One year from date of hire
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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