Accounting Clerk

Gabriel Dumont Institute; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gabriel Dumont Institute is seeking an Accounting Clerk for an eight-month term position. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will maintain accurate records, assist with audits, and provide quality client service. A strong background in accounting and a deep understanding of the Métis community are recommended for success in this role.

Benefits

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience with Great Plains is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Sound knowledge of the Métis community is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for accounting functions and assist with audits.
• Process vendor payments and customer receipts in a timely manner.
• Enter and process client funding packages and amendments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Accounting/Business Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Great Plains Accounting System

Job description

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following 8 (eight) month term position as:

Competition Code: 2401 106S FIN Aug 5
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Finance, or designate, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for maintaining records for accounting functions and assisting with audits; keeping up-to-date and accurate data of clients, students, vendors, and customers within the Great Plains Accounting System; ensuring quality client service; entering client funding packages and amendments including assisting with the processing of student payroll; the accurate entering and processing of vendor and customer invoices in both the accounts payable and accounts receivable areas of the department; processing vendor payments and customer receipts in a timely manner; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an Accounting/Business Certificate or Diploma; a combination of relevant experience and course completion will be considered; experience with the Great Plains Accounting System is an asset; the ability to multi-task, solve problems, and meet deadlines; work independently and as a member of a team; strong organizational and computer skills is required. A sound working knowledge of the Métis community is a significant asset. Attention to detail is a key requirement of this position.

Remuneration: GDI Accounting Clerk 4 wage grid and Benefits Package
Term: August 2024 – March 31, 2025
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Deadline for receipt of applications: August 5, 2024
Please quote competition code when submitting resume and cover letter to:

Robbie Walliser
917 – 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M OR9
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has authority under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to hire affirmatively.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you are of Métis ancestry.
Only those short listed will be contacted.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province