Accounting Clerk - Saskatoon

Gabriel Dumont Institute; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gabriel Dumont Institute invites applications for an Accounting Clerk, based in Saskatoon, SK. Reporting to the Coordinator for GDI Finance, you will maintain records for accounting functions, process invoices, vendor and customer payments, and assist with audits.

The role requires an Accounting/Business certificate or diploma, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Business certificate or diploma required or preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains Accounting is an asset.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for accounting functions and assist with audits.
• Keep data up-to-date for clients, students, vendors, and customers in the Great Plains system.
• Process vendor invoices and customer receipts; handle accounts payable/receivable.
• Process student payroll and vendor payments in a timely manner.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Independent

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer skills

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 position as:

Competition Code: 2601 106S FIN Sep 3

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Coordinator for GDI Finance, 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; 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 are 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: September 2026 – September 2027 (fixed term)
• Location: Saskatoon, SK
• Deadline for receipt of applications: September 3, 2026

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

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