Accounting Clerk 12 - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

Position summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking an Accounting Clerk 12 for a temporary full-time position within the Corporate Financial Services Division of the Finance Department. Working under the supervision of the Accounting and Revenue Control Manager, this role processes accounting transactions with honesty, integrity, and a courteous approach.

What you'll do

In this administration role, you will perform critical financial duties and support departmental operations through accuracy and attention to detail.

• Completes complex bank and general ledger reconciliations for various sites, including investigating and clearing outstanding and unusual items.
• Processes and reviews corrections and adjustments in the Department business systems, and reviews daily balancing and refund transactions.
• Processes and maintains data related to revenue and accounts payable accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures, producing related reports and reconciliations including monthly revenue reports and general ledger revenue transfers.
• Conducts surprise cash counts at decentralized facilities according to established procedures.
• Investigates enquiries from employees, management, and external agencies regarding revenue and accounts payable.
• Responds to enquiries related to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with identifying accounting problems and supports the review, development, and implementation of controls, procedures, and forms.
• Performs other related duties, including projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following education, training, experience, knowledge, ability, and skill requirements to be considered.

• Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of a recognized one-year post-secondary business-related program plus or including Introductory Accounting 1, Introductory Accounting 2, Intermediate Accounting 1, Intermediate Accounting 2, Management Accounting 1, Management Accounting 2, and Commercial Law.
• Five years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures including methods of handling, receipting, and recording revenue, in particular from point-of-sale transactions.
• Demonstrated understanding of audit standards and practices, business English, and modern office practices, procedures, systems, and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain moderately complex accounting records and prepare account reconciliations and reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets at an intermediate level of complexity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and execute responsibilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand, apply, and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and coach or train non-accounting clerical staff at decentralized facilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, solve problems independently, maintain sustained attention to detail, work within deadlines, and make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.

What's on offer

This position operates under the CUPE 59 labour group and offers competitive compensation alongside an inclusive workplace environment.

• Weekly hours: 36.67 hours.
• Salary range: $66,821.28 to $73,669.92 CAD per annum based on 2026 rates.
• An inclusive workplace embracing diverse backgrounds as an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.
• Commitment to accessibility and workplace accommodations throughout the application and selection process.