Accountant II

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Pension through LAPP

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Spending Account

Tuition support

LinkedIn Learning

Professional development

Free fitness facilities

On-campus dining

Job summary

SAIT’s Finance department is seeking an Accountant II (b) to contribute to financial health through AR/AP processing, reconciliations, and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, professional judgement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include journal entries, payment processing, T2202 and T4A reporting, and driving process improvements while balancing ongoing operations. Pre-employment screening includes criminal and credit checks.

Qualifications

• Supports accounts receivable and accounts payable activities
• Performs account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Prepares journal entries and T2202/T4A tax reporting
• Applies sound judgement to investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate transactions
• Leads process improvements and supports financial system changes
• Provides training, mentoring and current process documentation

Responsibilities

• Supports SAIT's Finance Operations through AR/AP activities and reconciliations
• Performs financial analysis and journal entries with accuracy
• Manages payment processing and tax reporting (T2202 and T4A)
• Investigates discrepancies and ensures compliance with policies
• Leads small projects and process improvements
• Supports audits and provides stakeholder communications

Job description

SAIT's Financedepartment loves an equation - so we're looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution's financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.

The Opportunity

Job classification: A5004 - Accountant II (b)

Salary range: $63,995.75 - $79,603.55

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Position End Date: October 15, 2027

Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, Friday, November 13, 2026

The Accountant IIsupports SAIT's Finance Operations through complex accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, journal entries, payment processing, and T2202 and T4A tax reporting. The role applies sound professional judgement to investigate discrepancies, resolve root causes, and ensure accurate and timely transactions in accordance with accounting standards, internal controls, SAIT policies, and regulatory requirements.

An adaptable, analytical, and collaborative professional, the Accountant II quickly learns complex processes, leads and manages projects and process improvements, and supports financial system changes while balancing ongoing operational priorities. The position serves as a key resource for internal and external stakeholders, communicates technical information in clear, practical terms, supports audit inquiries, and provides training, mentoring, and current process documentation to strengthen team effectiveness.

Please note: as part of the pre-employment screening process, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete both a Criminal Record Check and a Credit Check.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
• SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
• Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
• Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
• Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
• Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We're committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.