Accounting Clerk - Term up to 18 months

Saskatchewan Government & General Employees' Union (SGEU); Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) seeks an Accounting Clerk for a term position up to 18 months. This role involves processing accounting functions such as expenses and payroll, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the financial management of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and proficiency in accounting software, making them a vital member of our finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Earned days off

Dental care benefits

Vision care benefits

Extended health care benefits

$500/year Health Spending Account

Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded)

LTD coverage

Continued education and professional development

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Accounting Certificate or equivalent education.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an accounting role.
• Good knowledge of accounting practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Process employee and member expenses accurately.
• Responsible for issuing Purchase Orders and reconciling invoices.
• Maintain accounts receivables and prepare reports for governance bodies.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Clerical Aptitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Education

Two-year Accounting Certificate

Tools

ACCPAC

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Accounting Clerk

Term full-time up to 18 months maternity leave backfill: 1 position

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan

Posting: #2025-15 Internal/external job posting

Posting Date: June 18, 2025

Closing Date: June 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Pay Band 7 ($33.46 to $36.28 per hour)

Anticipated start date: August 18, 2025

Are you passionate about financial excellence?

Be a part of a team dedicated to transforming SGEU’s financial management practices

Join SGEU today!

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) has a rich 100-year history as a made-in-Saskatchewan labour partner. We are a membership driven union that advocates for healthy productive work environments and inclusive representation.

OUR WORKPLACE

SGEU fosters a collaborative work environment rooted in excellence, providing a range of labour relations services to over 20, 000 members across Saskatchewan. Guided by a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability, we operate on the traditional territories of Treaty 4 (Regina) and Treaty 6 (Saskatoon and Prince Albert) and the homeland of the Métis nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on these lands and remain committed to advancing truth and reconciliation.

WHO YOU ARE:

Candidates will have the following qualifications:

· Completion of a two-year Accounting Certificate through a post-secondary program or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of one year of experience in an accounting role.

· Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices with respect to accounts payables, accounts receivables, expense claims, and payroll processing are required.

·Superior accounting clerical aptitude is required.

·Knowledge of ACCPAC or other computerized accounting software is required.

·Proficient in an automated office environment including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office 365 such as: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and TEAMS.

·Proficient written and oral communication skills typically demonstrated preparing a variety of correspondence and providing front line member service; and

·Thorough understanding of the Saskatchewan labour movement and trade unions is an asset.

Candidates will have the following primary duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities to complete them:

·Superior organization skills with a proven ability to multi-task promptly and professionally;

·Precisely processes employee and member expenses,

·Responsible for issuing Purchase Orders, and reconciling invoices for payment, cheques and bank deposits;

· Provides coverage for payroll processing;

·Accurately maintains accounts receivables, membership check-off records, and inventory control records;

·Prepares statistical and fiscal reports for outside agencies and for presentations to internal governance bodies;

·Correspond with internal/external stakeholders to obtain information or to clarify accounting policies or procedures;

·Assists with inventory control, administration of the SGEU’s group insurance, purchasing requisitions, and other accounting tasks as assigned;

·Ability to exercise discretion and to support confidential matters, correspondence, and inquiries;

·A high degree of diplomacy, discretion, professional maturity and judgement.

OUR BENEFITS:

·Competitive salaries

·Earned days off

· Dental care benefits

·Vision care benefits

·Extended health care benefits

·$500/year, Health Spending Account

·Pension plan (10% employer funded, 8% employee funded)

·LTD coverage

·Continued education and professional development

HOURS OF WORK:

This term position will be headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. The standard hours of work for this position are 32 hours per week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

SGEU is committed to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include all equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups, Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ2s+ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan.

HOW TO APPLY

If this role and SGEU sounds like an exciting fit for you, we invite you to apply! Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Required work permits or other authorizations which may be required are the sole responsibility of the candidates applying. Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter and résumé detailing specific experience as it relates to this competition to [e-mail]