Position Purpose and Summary
The Financial Services Administrator is a key member of the Finance department, providing foundational support across accounts payable, purchase card administration, cashiering, and general accounting processes.
This role contributes to accurate transaction processing, financial integrity, and internal controls while supporting month-end, year-end, and ongoing finance operations.
Key Areas of Accountability
Shared Duties across Financial Services Roles
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General financial processing: Process financial transactions including invoices, expense claims, disbursements, and journal entries in accordance with University policies.
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Financial data & reconciliations: Support basic account reconciliations (clearing accounts, prepaid/accrual adjustments) and assist with month-end processes.
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Customer service & campus support: Provide responsive and professional support to departments, staff, students, and external vendors.
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Compliance & internal controls: Ensure financial processes are carried out in accordance with University policies and internal controls.
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Process improvement: Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial processes, systems, and documentation.
Duties Focused in this Position
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P-Card Program Support: Day-to-day administration, monitoring, and follow-up of
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cardholder activity.
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Accounts Payable Processing: day-to-day invoice and expense processing and related documentation.
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Campus Cashier: Receive and process transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
The Person
Skills and Abilities
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Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
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Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to learn systems and processes quickly and adapt to change.
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Strong customer service orientation.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Personal
Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.
A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.
Servant-Leader Way of Life: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.
Key Internal Interactions
Reports: Not Applicable
Reports to: Manager, Financial Services & Projects (or designate)
Standards & Requirements
Education: Diploma or degree in accounting, business, or related field.
Experience: 1–3 years of related experience (or equivalent combination).
Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Benefits Of Working at TWU:
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A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
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Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
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Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
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Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
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Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
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Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
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Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
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Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
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Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
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Free employee parking on campus.
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Special community events throughout the year.
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Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
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A positive Christian fellowship environment.
Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.
We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.
