Accountant

SaskTel; Regina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated finance professional to provide accurate financial reporting and manage business processes. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, analyzing business requirements, and leading financial reporting initiatives. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic work environment that promotes continuous development and offers opportunities to rotate through various accounting positions. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workforce, ensuring that all employees can contribute their unique perspectives and drive innovation within the finance department.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Pension plans

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation or relevant university degree required.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze business requirements and manage system process changes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

University Degree

Job description

Location: Regina, SK
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $30.44 - $44.33 (based on education and experience)
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: 01/17/2025

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:

1. billing operations and development, customer remittance, accounts payable, pension and payroll;
2. cash management and credit services;
3. cost/margin studies and economic analysis;
4. financial reporting including revenue and asset management;
5. annual budgeting, long term forecasting and taxation;
6. 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.

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.

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].