Accounting Clerk VI

City of Regina•Regina, SK

3d•CA$28 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a key player in managing intricate accounting functions. You'll be at the heart of our financial operations, handling reconciliations and initiating essential transactions to ensure seamless financial processes.

Requirements

Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a two (2) year Diploma in Accounting or education equivalent, combined with five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
Experience with computerized accounting systems is essential.
Knowledge of accounting principles, policies, procedures, processes, and systems
Knowledge of public sector accounting
Knowledge of bank operations and cash management practices and policies
Knowledge of specific branch as well as the broader divisions/departments/branches
Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, bylaws, policies and procedures, and legislation, including health and safety standards
Knowledge of job-related office productivity software, internet browsers and search engines, enterprise software, discipline-specific software, and technology devices
Delivers and discusses contentious messages/information which may be resisted
Explains and exchanges technical information one-on-one
Explains and exchanges policy, procedure, and process information one-on-one
Identifies issues, consults, and follows policies, procedures, and processes
Prioritizes and adapts office activities in accordance with daily/weekly schedule within defined timelines/deadlines
Provides ideas and suggestions to improve work processes
Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
Proof of education is required.
Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform reconciliation procedures, such as reconciliation of bank accounts, inventory and vendor accounts
Investigate and validate updates and initiate corrections where required
Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial processes and input of data
Provide ongoing support and consults with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of accounting transactions.
Collaborates and provides direction with other city departments ensuring corporate wide consistency and assuring compliance with all financial policies.
Maintains filing systems in accordance with branch procedures and corporate records management policies and procedures.