Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant - FIN001764

Closing Date:  Jul 24, 2013, 11:29:59 AM

Employment Type:  Permanent Full-time

Location(s):  SK--Regina and Area-Regina   

Ministry:  037 Advanced Education

Salary Range:  $21.638 - $27.117 Hourly

Grade:  SGEU.06.

Job Description:

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Corporate Finance Branch requires a responsible individual with a strong accrual accounting background for the position of Junior Accountant.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for posting to the Branch’s General Ledger, monthly account reconciliations and related journal entries, as well as the preparation of a variety of account analyses including cash flow statements.  You will work with internal and external staff to ensure the accounting integrity of various programs administered by the Branch.

The successful candidate will have strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in order to accurately compile, calculate, identify and summarize data to make adjusting entries and reconcile financial data. You will also have the ability to utilize spreadsheet, accounting, database, and word processing software in order to input, edit, update and retrieve information. In addition, you will have the ability to verbally and/or in writing explain regulatory financial matters, policies, and procedures at a level appropriate to the audience.

Typically this knowledge is acquired through completion of the second level of a professional accounting program or through equivalent experience.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work:  A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Shift:  Day Job

Criminal Record Check Requirement:  The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings:  1

Closing Date:  Jul 24, 2013, 11:29:59 AM

Questions about this competition? Contact:  StaffingTeamF@gov.sk.ca