Accounting Clerk 12

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saskatoon is seeking an Accounting Technician to ensure data integrity between the Assessment and Property Tax systems and to balance the division's financial systems daily. The role also handles payroll support for assigned work groups within the division.

The position requires a Diploma in Accounting or related education, five years of office experience, and strong analytical abilities. Knowledge of audit standards and city processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Diploma in Accounting or recognized one-year post-secondary business program with Accounting I–II, Intermediate Accounting I–II, Management Accounting I–II, Commercial Law.

Responsibilities

• Balances daily division financial systems and communicates discrepancies.
• Monitors utility and property tax direct debit payments and liaises with customers/banks.
• Executes bank transactions (wire, transfers, stop payments).
• Posts revenue system entries to correct POS batches and processes refunds.
• Performs division accounting journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Maintains payroll records and responds to payroll inquiries for assigned groups.
• Supports controls, procedures and forms development and implementation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Audit standards knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software literacy

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Post-secondary business program with accounting courses

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/14/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Posting: 5770

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Accounting Coordinator, this position ensures the integrity of data between the Assessment and Property Tax systems, performs the daily balancing of the Property Tax and Revenue Collections Systems, processes accounting transactions, and performs other various activities related to the division financial systems. This position also provides payroll support for assigned work groups within the Division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares the daily balancing for division financial systems and communicates any discrepancies with other divisions and departments.
• Monitors and verifies utility and property tax direct debit payments batches and communicates with customers and banking institutions as required.
• Prepares all bank transactions for the Corporation (i.e. wire payments, transfers, stop payments, etc.).
• Prepares entries to the revenue collections system to correct point-of-sales batches, processes and reconciles returned Items, and prepares customer refund cheques as required.
• Processes various assessment and tax transactions in division business systems.
• Monitors and verifies the accuracy and integrity of the data entered into the Assessment appraisal system.
• Reviews, prepares and enters department journal entries into the corporate General Ledger System.
• Completes complex bank and various general ledger account reconciliations, including investigating and clearing outstanding and unusual items.
• Prepares, processes, reconciles and maintains payroll records and files, and responds to payroll-related enquiries for assigned work groups.
• Assists with the review, development, and implementation of controls, procedures and forms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education.
• A Diploma in Accounting, or, successful completion of a recognized one year post-secondary business related program plus or including the following courses or equivalent:
  Introductory Accounting 1
  Introductory Accounting 2
  Intermediate Accounting 1
  Intermediate Accounting 2
  Management Accounting 1
  Management Accounting 2
  Commercial Law
• Five years' related office experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of audit standards and practices.
• Knowledge of the City’s utility billing, assessment and taxation processes and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain moderately complex accounting records and prepare account reconciliations and reports.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate word-processing, spreadsheet and database software

Weekly Hours:36.67

Salary Range:$66,821.28to$73,669.92 CADper annum (2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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