Accountant

Organization: SGEU; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collaborative and accountable organization as an Accountant to transform financial excellence. This full-time term role, based in Regina, involves leading budgeting and compliance with GAAP standards. With a focus on accuracy and integrity, you'll contribute to the financial operations that support over 20,000 members while enjoying a range of benefits including a pension plan and continued education opportunities.

Benefits

Earned days off

Extended health care benefits

Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded)

Continued education and professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Professional accounting credential is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure compliance.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Tools

ACCPAC software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Help shape the future of SGEU's financial accountability - your impact matters

Be the difference transforming finance excellence across SGEU

Join SGEU today!

Accountant - Term full-time up to one year

Pay band 10 ($37.44 to $44.06 per hour)

OUR WORKPLACE SGEU fosters a collaborative work environment rooted in excellence, providing a range of labour relations services to over 20, 000 members across Saskatchewan. Guided by a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability, we operate on the traditional territories of Treaty 4 (Regina) and Treaty 6 (Saskatoon and Prince Albert) and the homeland of the Métis nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on these lands and remain committed to advancing truth and reconciliation.

Candidates will have the following primary duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities to complete them:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support sound financial planning.

• Prepare, reconcile, and maintain journal entries, ledgers, and bank statements in line with GAAP.

• Generate accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for multiple business units.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes, including post-audit improvements.

• Conduct financial and cash flow analysis to support strategic decision-making and liquidity management.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies across financial data, reports, and subledgers.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contribute to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Champion enhancements to financial systems and technology to improve reporting and efficiency.

• Complete statutory filings, including T4s and T4As, with accuracy and timeliness

• Collaborate with SGEU finance team members and provide support across payroll, finance, and special initiatives.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Earned days off

• Extended health care benefits

• Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded)

• Continued education and professional development

HOURS OF WORK:

This term position will be headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. The standard hours of work for this position, designated as Office Employee, is five (5) days one week, four (4) days the next, within SGEU’s hours of operation from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements:

WHO YOU ARE: Candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and 3-5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or related commerce field.

• Working towards or holding a professional accounting credential (i.e. Chartered Accountant or Professional Accounting Designation CPA), is strongly considered as an asset.

• Comprehensive understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management best practices.

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in ACCPAC software and working in an automated office environment using most features of Microsoft Office 365 such as: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, TEAMS, and internal databases.

• Experience leading full cycle audit processes.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

• Integrity and ethical conduct in financial matters.