72 hours bi-weekly

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Responsible for accounts payable duties for all Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations using the computerized financial accounting system. Major responsibilities include: 
1. Preparation and data entry of invoices, expense claims, professional development claims, payroll remittances and other expenditures. 
2. Assess proper GST and PST. 
3. Communicate with SaskPolytech staff and suppliers to obtain missing authorizations, or to resolve Purchase Order discrepancies. 
4. Ensure compliance with SaskPolytech approved policies and procedures. 
5. Maintain vendor accounts in good standing. 
6. Month-end and year-end tasks: initiate journal entries; understand and apply proper accrual accounting procedures.
7. Ad hoc project work to support Financial Services Division. 

1. Completed Grade 12 and presently enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a focus on Accounting, Business or a related field of study.
2. Basic knowledge of accounting standards, i.e.: difference between expenses and capital assets, accrual accounting, internal controls, etc. 
3. Effective organizational and time management skills. 
4. Effective interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. 
5. Intermediate computer skills with word processing, spreadsheet and email application, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook. 
6. Effective analytical (error detection) and problem solving skills (balancing accounts). 
7. Demonstrated ability to accurately compile, calculate and summarize data to make adjusting entries, complete financial statements, year-end schedules and reconciliations; 
8. Ability to provide clear and accurate explanations of policies, procedures, entitlements and other information; 
9. Ability to work independently and co-operatively with others in a team environment to establish, build and maintain positive working relationships and to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met; 
10. Demonstrates valuing diversity.