Accounting Coordinator

Position #: 202208

Expected Start Date: March 31, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Director Office - Accounting

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Accounting Coordinator is accountable for the daily operation of regional accounting services. This includes responsibility for managing, planning and directing the day-to-day accounting functions to ensure the accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. This includes the remittance and recording of all payroll benefits and source deductions, reconciliations, verification and reporting of all region payroll accounts. Responsibilities also include ensuring that the financial requirements for the Canadian Revenue Agency, union collective agreements and the auditors are met efficiently while maintaining a customer (manager and employee) service focus. Activities in this are includes: implementing best practices, assisting in the development, documentation and maintenance of regional financial guidelines, practices and procedures; monitoring adherence to policies, promoting a responsive service specific to inquiries and concerns and recommending solutions and strategies to minimize risk and enhance service.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education:

• Chartered Professional Accountant or equivalent, or a suitable combination of education and experience

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education & Training:

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies:

• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Advanced accounting skills

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to work within time pressured environments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively with and provide leadership and support to all finance, accounting and payroll personnel

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/