Accounting Clerk

Closure Date: January 24, 2025

Position #: 079526

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Regina

Facility: SCA - Corporate Services

Department: Finance

Type: Full-time Temporary

Expected Start Date: February 18, 2025

Expected End Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: 

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 4, $27.803 to $32.537 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Provincial Manager, Financial Services, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for a variety of general accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciling general ledger accounts/bank statements, assists in maintaining the fixed asset ledger, as well as performing month/year end procedures which includes the generation and distribution of financial statements and financial analysis of accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Diploma in Business Administration/Accounting plus two (2) years previous relevant experience in a comparable accounting environment using financial software/systems; OR 
• Accounting Certificate plus five (5) years previous relevant experience in a comparable accounting environment using financial software/systems.

Experience:

• Previous experience in an accounting environment and using financial software/systems.

Skills:

• Ability to apply basic accounting principles in order to perform basic accounting functions.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to operate all types of office equipment.
• Moderate judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate factual information both orally and in writing.
• Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements for typing/data entry is required.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.