Financial Support

Wascana; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services in Prince Albert invites applications for a Financial Support role. You will provide financial and administrative support across programs including Child and Family Services, Income Assistance, and Community Living, performing accounts payable/receivable and related analyses.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance with policies, preparing reports, and supporting internal controls.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving are essential.
• Ability to apply accounting principles and policies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and tax statements and apply relevant policies to improve controls.
• Perform budget analyses, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Audit financial information and ensure proper expenditure recording and revenue collection.
• Resolve payment and receivable queries and exceptions.
• Contribute to internal operating procedures and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interacting with others

Navigating ambiguity

Digital skills

Data literacy

Influence

Political and organizational awareness

Managing self

Health, safety and wellness

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Hours of Work A - SGEU Office 36 – one date off every two weeks
• Workplace Diversity We are committed to workplace diversity.
• Occupation Code FAC
• Grade SGEU.06.
• Organization 036 Social Services
• Number of Openings 1

About Us

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

About the Team

The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.

We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for: families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.

Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Opportunity:

As Financial Support, you will provide a variety of financial and administrative support in your position which include accounts payable and receivable for a variety of program areas such as Child and Family Services, Income Assistance, Community Living Division and Administrative Support.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial and tax statements, interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures, and reviews information sources (e.g., Financial Administration Manual, Purchasing Regulations, Federal and Provincial Tax guidelines, cost share and service level agreements) to improve accounting controls and processes.
• May perform budget analyses, fiscal forecasting, trend analyses, financial reporting analyses and preparation.
• May analyze reports for compliance with proper accounting policies, and audits financial information including expenditure recording and revenue collection.
• Resolves queries, conflicts and exceptions regarding the processing of payments and/or receivables.
• Resolves problems relating to exception processing, and/or requests that have been put on hold, are incomplete or do not adhere to standards/guidelines.
• Performs audits of administrative functions where required ensuring accountability processes and procedures are followed.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of internal operating procedures in the functional area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Job Capabilities: As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Applicable accounting principles and/or procedures in order to process payments and understand payment systems;
• Computer hardware, software packages and databases to process payments in a number of programs
• Answer inquiries and ensure accuracy of client information;
• Word processing/spreadsheet manipulation to compose letters and enter information into spreadsheets; and
• Applicable Acts, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and agreements.

Job Skills:

• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level A)
• Influence (Level A)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.