Accounting Clerk

Government of Manitoba; Rural Municipality of Headingley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk for the Headingley Correctional Centre. This role entails overseeing the Inmate Trust Accounting System, preparing financial statements, and providing administrative support. Strong skills in full cycle accounting and experience with financial management in a correctional environment are required. The position encourages diversity and supports employment equity for Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in full cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Completion of formal accounting education or professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operation of the Inmate Trust Accounting System.
• Responsible for financial supervision at the Headingley Correctional Centre.
• Develops and maintains financial services and prepares budgets.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Completion of professional accounting designation

Formal accounting education

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Accounting Clerk - Headingley, MB (30 minutes west of Winnipeg)

Term/full-time

(6 months with possibility of extension)

Manitoba Justice

Headingley Correctional Centre, Correctional Services

Headingley MB

Advertisement Number: 43995

Closing Date: July 13, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Introduction

This position is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Inmate Trust Accounting System including, analyzing monthly financial statements, maintaining sufficient profit margins, preparing Unit budgets, cash flow and variance reporting.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form and Resume. The selection board may only rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Only selected candidates will be contacted to initiate their applications for a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. Receipts must be provided before the interview. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. If you are successful in the application screening stage, candidates will be contacted to inform they must start their applications for Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check and must provide receipts prior to the interview.

See below for further instructions.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• A Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
• A Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• A Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• A Satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening (Level 4)
• Ability to handle situations that require mental acuity

Qualifications:

• Experience in full cycle accounting with accounts receivable and payable, balancing deposits, general ledger reconciliation, financial statement preparation and reporting as well as processing expense and mileage claims
• Experience performing clerical and administrative duties, including filing, preparing correspondence, data entry, and processing mail
• Experience providing excellent customer service, including responding to financial inquiries and providing direction that adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant policies and procedures
• Experience working as a team leader that contributes to a respectful workplace
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet high volume deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with the accounting program SAP or equivalent software
• Familiar with the General Manual of Administration (GMA), Financial Administration Manual (FAM), Procurement Administration Manual (PAM) and the Manitoba Government Employee Union (MGEU) Agreement
• Completion or partial completion of a professional accounting designation and/or formal accounting education from a recognized institution

Duties:

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Correctional Centre financial services at the Headingley Correctional Centre.

The incumbent is also responsible to be fully conversant with the Trust Accounts function in order that the institution be able to operate during periods of absence of the Trust Account Clerk as well as providing needed assistance during peak periods. Under the guidance of divisional management, the Accounting Clerk assumes responsibility for the financial supervision of all financial services at the Headingley Correctional Centre.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form and Resume. The selection board may only rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Only selected candidates will be contacted to initiate their applications for a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. Receipts must be provided before the interview. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. If you are successful in the application screening stage, candidates will be contacted to inform they must start their applications for Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check and must provide receipts prior to the interview.

See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

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Advertisement # 43995

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600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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