Accountant

Sasktel; Regina; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Pension plans

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

SaskTel in Regina, SK is seeking an Accountant to provide accurate financial information and regulatory reporting. The role involves GAAP/IFRS compliance, budgeting, taxation, and continuous process improvements.

Accountants rotate within Finance to gain broad business knowledge. Ideal candidates hold a CPA or CPA-eligibility or a related degree, with excellent communication, analytical skills, and the ability to lead and train others.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or university degree with eligibility for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) or completion of CPA PREP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to develop recommendations and present proposals to management.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent ability to plan, organize and manage complex projects in a self-directed environment.
• Excellent ability to lead and initiate change.
• Ability to direct and train others.

Responsibilities

• Billing operations and remittance, accounts payable, pension and payroll.
• Cash management and credit services.
• Cost/margin studies and economic analysis.
• Financial reporting including revenue and asset management.
• Annual budgeting, long term forecasting and taxation.
• Inter-carrier relations, fraud and risk management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Training others

Presentation of proposals

Education

CPA eligibility / CPA prerequisites

University degree in accounting/finance

Job description

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At SaskTel, big ideas come to life. We're a team of curious thinkers, bold innovators, and problem-solvers who make technology work better for people, businesses, and communities across Saskatchewan. Bring your energy, share your ideas, and help us shape what's next.
Accountant
Location:Regina, SK
Number of Positions:1
Salary:$31.98 - $46.57 (Based on education and experience)
Type of Position:Permanent Full Time
Closing Date:10/21/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Provides accurate financial information related to the Corporation including financial, regulatory and legislative reporting. Ensures effective controls are in place and maintained to protect the integrity of financial data. Manages business and system process changes including interpreting business requirements, evaluating alternatives and designs, system configuration, acceptance testing and documentation. Remains current on internal and external business requirements. Accountants rotate approximately every 3 - 5 years to obtain a thorough knowledge of the business and the accountant position.

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Not all inclusive or applicable to all assignments

1. Responsibilities involve one or more of the following:
   • billing operations and development, customer remittance, accountspayable, pension and payroll;
   • cash management and credit services;
   • cost/margin studies and economic analysis;
   • financial reporting including revenue and asset management;
   • annual budgeting, long term forecasting and taxation;
   • inter-carrier relations, fraud and risk management.
2. Ensures ongoing compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), CEO/CFO Certification, the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and tax requirements when developing/enhancing business processes.
3. Reports corporate financial information including external public quarterly/annual reports, mandatory regulated and legislated reporting, customer billing information and internal management reporting.
4. Ensures effective controls are in place and maintained to protect the integrity of financial data including revenue assurance and expense recognition.
5. Manages business and system process changes, defines and interprets business requirements, analyzes and evaluates alternatives and designs, completes system configuration, acceptance testing and documentation of business processes.
6. Participates in development of long term and annual project, departmental and corporate plans.
7. Makes recommendations to management and provides support, guidance and direction to others.
8. Keeps current on products, services, industry initiatives and external factors impacting SaskTel and the Finance department.
9. Rotates between accountant positions within Finance approximately every 3-5 years. This continuous development provides the required experience to obtain a thorough knowledge of the business and the accountant position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Professional accounting designation (CPA, CPA,CA, CPA, CMA, CPA, CGA) OR University Degree with eligibility to either enter the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) OR completion of the CPA Pre-requisite Education Program (PREP).
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with others.
3. Ability to develop recommendations and present proposals to management.
4. Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
5. Excellent ability to plan, organize and manage complex projects in a self-directed environment.
6. Excellent ability to lead and initiate change.
7. Ability to direct and train others.

#LI-POST

What makes SaskTel special is our people, and the fun, connected culture we create together. Our highly engaged employees bring diverse perspectives, collaborate across teams, and turn fresh thinking into meaningful results. Experienced leaders are there to listen, coach, and champion your growth, giving you opportunities to take on new challenges, build your skills, and move your career forward. Here, you can be yourself, feel supported, and do work you're proud of alongside people who celebrate ideas, achievements, and each other.

CULTURE AND VALUES

Upholds foundational values of honesty, integrity and respect.
Consistently demonstrates our culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team.
This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.
SaskTel may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. All hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our recruitment team.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan's leading Information and Communications Technology provider.
As one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel's Benefits .
We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].