Description
Basic understanding of data analytics process in accounting including identifying the business question(s) to be addressed; data preparation (extracting and testing the relevant data); analysis (statistical techniques); and communicating the findings to decision makers. Provides hands-on opportunities to learn various data analysis tools and software necessary for data analysis, data visualization, and communication of the insights gained.
Compensation
Marker-Grader positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.
- Master’s Degree Complete ($ - Paid to employees who have completed a master’s degree.
- Undergraduate Degree Complete ($ Paid to employees who have completed a four-year honours degree or a three-year pass degree.
- Third Year Complete ($ - Paid to employees who have completed the third year of an undergraduate honours degree.
- Second Year Complete ($ Paid to employees who have completed the second year of an undergraduate degree.
- First Year Complete ($ Paid to employees who have completed the first year of an undergraduate honours degree.
Due to limited hours available not all positions may move beyond the posting stage.
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement.
The marker-grader is expected to mark assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms, progress exams, and/or final exams and must be prepared to provide written feedback to students that will clearly identify the basis of the grade assigned; whether it is due to substantive content, or to written communications, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and overall structure and organization of the submission.
The marker-grader may be expected to invigilate mid-terms and examinations for this course, or enter grades into databases, at the request of the course instructor.
Qualifications
Must have completed ACTG 4P97 (or equivalent in English) and attained a grade of 80% or higher
Graduate of or Major in Accounting with a minimum major average of 75%
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Proven track record of working effectively with deadlines
Previous Marker/Grader experience is considered an asset