Employment Posting:
Research Accountant

Employment Type:
Full-time Support Staff
Closing Date:

Research Accountant

Full Time Support Staff

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Research Accountant is responsible for the administration of various projects to ensure financial project information is properly reviewed, documented and reported based on the requirements of funding bodies, internal policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.  This position supports the research personnel in the financial management of their research funds and provides information and education to ensure the effective and efficient use of grant funds.  This position will also ensure financial compliance with other departmental contracts/projects.

The successful candidate will have a four-year Bachelor of Business Degree, with an Accounting Stream, from a recognized university combined with a minimum of three years of related work experience in a computerized accounting environment.

A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents. Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2022. Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. 


Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter, from Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as LGBTQ2+, and visible minorities.

First consideration of candidates is given in accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement.  The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please email access@nipissingu.ca.