Accounting Clerk

About the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA)

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a treasury board crown responsible for emergency communications including Sask911 and SaskAlert, wildfire management, emergency management and fire safety. This centralized agency ensures a single point of contact for communities, greater co-ordination of provincial resources and contributes to safer communities in our province.

About the Role

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a results-oriented, dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Accounting Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the requisition, purchase, evaluation and payment for a large variety of goods, equipment, parts and services for the agency.
• Interpret and apply policy and processes to ensure accounting principles are applied while carrying out job duties.
• Create, maintain and reconcile various financial reports.
• Work with multiple computer software applications, spreadsheets, databases and integrated financial systems in order to retrieve and balance financial data.
• Support other functions within Financial Operations, including but not limited to reception, mail, and other projects within the Agency.

Some travel to client work sites throughout the province may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance, training and advice to staff and clients on Agency processes and policies.
• General knowledge of procurement and contract law and associated administration.

Education

Typically, the knowledge required to complete the requirements of this position are normally acquired through the completion of a post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting complemented by relevant job knowledge obtained through experience in related positions.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter and resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills and abilities. Selections of candidates to be interviewed will be made on the basis of this information.