Accountant

Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc•Saskatoon, SK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of and directly reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting, finance and contract management duties. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience to provide guidance and support to other members of the Finance Team, program managers and member First Nation communities. The primary responsibility of this position is to work as part of a dynamic and growing team in the areas of financial management and accounting, including communicating results to various stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum two-year Accountancy or Business Administration Diploma and more than 5 years’ experience or a Bachelor Degree (accounting major) and 2 years’ experience
Working knowledge of accounting software
Skills in PC software applications, specifically the MS Office programs (Excel and Word)
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
Ability to apply critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Ability to adapt to and learn new software
Able to interpret and apply policies and procedures when performing assigned tasks
Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information
An organized, enthusiastic and professional person who is self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, member communities, other related organizations and service providers and work as a member of a team
Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and reliable vehicle and meet STC’s insurance requirements
Current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) as a condition of employment
Bondable

Nice To Haves

Sage 300 preferably
Knowledge of the political, social and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures

Responsibilities

Develop and implement processes in collaboration with finance and program managers
Maintains the books of account for the STC corporations as assigned
Ensures that office administration and financial systems (including procedures) are being followed and performs follow-up as required
Provides financial reports for supervisors, managers and the CFO to review on a regular basis
Liaises with supervisors and managers to assist with budget and financial statement management
In collaboration with the Finance Manager, assumes operational responsibility for matters related to finance such as: Maintenance of a chart of accounts for assigned program activities
Provides guidance and support for accounts payables and other operations as they pertain to general accounting, special projects accounting, and reporting
Responsible for accounts receivable
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations
Preparing journal entries monthly and for year-end closing
Ensuring the monthly financial reports are distributed to program directors monthly
Prepares and maintains a variety of finance related documents (eg: invoices for overpayments, program transfers, adjustments, Payroll Benefits Listings, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues; meeting compliance requirements, and providing audit references
Ensuring that up-to-date program and accounting files are maintained and reconciled, including payment summary and information files
For year-end audits, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing audit schedules and providing samples to the auditors
Performing other duties related to the financial operation of the corporation as required