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Bishop's University is seeking an Accountant to fill a regular full-time position in the Financial Services team. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the accounting cycle of all funds of the University for the internal and external financial statements. The accountant is also responsible for all government reporting including reports required by the various research agencies. This position has a work week of 35 hours from Monday to Friday.
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About BU
Founded in 1843, Bishop’s is a primarily undergraduate university offering an outstanding liberal education in a small, residential setting in Quebec’s Eastern Townships region. Located in Sherbrooke, about 1.5 hour drive southeast of Montreal, the Eastern Townships offers a safe and welcoming atmosphere, exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities, and a great quality of life. Bishop’s University is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Abenaki people. We acknowledge their stewardship of this land and appreciate that we are all guests on Abenaki territory.
We offer our students over 100 majors within five academic divisions: humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, social sciences, business, and education. The language of instruction at Bishop’s is English.
Our 550-acre campus contains 25 buildings including seven residences, two libraries, two theatres, outstanding classrooms, laboratory and athletic facilities, an arena, a historic chapel, a music recital hall, and a daycare centre. A duck pond, wildlife refuge, and golf course are also found on campus.
What We Offer – Employees benefit from:
Classification: Class 14 $31.99 to $41.76 per hour ( unionized position)
Bishop’s University implements an equal access employment / program under the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies. The University welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us expand our capacity for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons living with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
If interested, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter, including what position you are applying for to careers@ubishops.ca. This position will remain until filled.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and testing may be required; thank you for your interest. We provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@ubishops.ca