Accounting Clerk (Finance)
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) is dedicated to providing high-quality Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) online learning opportunities for students throughout Saskatchewan. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and growth, leadership at all levels, academic excellence, and a strong, cohesive culture. This is accomplished through providing learning opportunities that are responsive to students, families and communities while meeting the needs of our growing and diverse province.
Accounting Clerk
Sask DLC requires a permanent, full-time Accounting Clerk within the Corporate Services Division of Sask DLC. The position will commence on an agreed upon date with the successful candidate. The position will be located at our Regina Corporate Office.
Sask DLC is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation in Saskatchewan, created to deliver high-quality and equitable online learning programs to students across the province. Sask DLC's head office is located in Kenaston, with a corporate office in Regina, and nine regional campuses located in Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Estevan, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Neilburg and La Ronge. Sask DLC delivers online education to full-time K-12 students and part-time high school students attending schools across the province.
Accounting Clerk Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Finance you will:
• Be responsible for ensuring that invoices and employee expenses are verified and processed daily, perform monthly bank and PCard reconciliations, and correct invoices and data entered in the general ledger using MIDAS.
• Correctly code invoices and employee expenses to be reimbursed.
• Accurately interpret, reference, and explain regulations, policies, acts, and procedures.
• You will answer payment inquiries, record and file documents and provide back-up coverage for the Corporate Services Division.
• Perform daily journal entries.
• Provide oversight for contract administration and develop strong working relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GST and PST requirements.
• Assist with compiling monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial information for management.
Background and Competency Requirements
The ideal candidate will be organized, logical and attentive to detail as well as approachable and professional when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
In addition, we require:
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to be an effective problem solver with excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational and time- management skills with meeting deadlines.
• You will have the ability to input, edit, update and format information in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software. Speed, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential.
• Typically, the knowledge, skills and experience required to be successful in this position would have been obtained through successful completion of a Business-Accountancy Specialty Diploma Program and supplemented by related on-the-job experience in financial accounting.
• Candidates are asked to clearly describe in their cover letter and resume where they have acquired the required knowledge, and the skills required for success in this position.
What We Offer
Sask DLC provides a work environment that is committed to upholding the values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence, Innovation and Acting as One Team.
Sask DLC is committed to workplace diversity which reflects the diversity of the students and communities we serve. Applications are encouraged from First Nations and Métis candidates.
Sask DLC offers an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary (MCP03 with an annual salary range of $61,296 - $79,704), comprehensive health and dental benefits, and a pension plan. Salary can be negotiated based on experience and educational background.
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application by creating an account in UKG. Candidates are required to include a resume with cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.
Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:
Shandel Jones
Director of Finance
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre
Shandel.Jones@saskDLC.ca
Applications will remain open until October 1st, 2025.
*We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
*The successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.
