Senior Accounting Clerk Classification: Accounting Clerk III (Office)

Job Title: Senior Accounting Clerk
Classification: Accounting Clerk III (Office)
Range: $3232.56 - $3838.81 per month
Term: Permanent full-time position to begin as soon as possible
Location: Regina Office
Tourism Saskatchewan is a market-driven, industry/government partnership dedicated to developing,
promoting and training the tourism industry in Saskatchewan. Our Finance and Administration department
is seeking a self-motivated, organized, and experienced Senior Accounting Clerk.
Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for processing payroll and accounting
transactions according to standards, policies of the collective agreement and legislation. The person in
this position will also perform administration, communication and documentation of company
compensation programs, as well as perform senior level accounting work including financial analysis,
reporting and budgeting.
The duties of this position include:
Prepare, process, control, report and record payroll in accordance to the collective agreement,
company policies and government requirements
Advanced ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and assisting with budget preparation. Reporting
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the generation of monthly reports, financial statements,
external reporting requirements such as government GST and PST requirements.
Deduct and report Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance and Income Tax to Revenue
Canada dues and remit initiation fees to the union, contributions for company benefit programs and
any court ordered deductions
Report all insurable earnings to Human Resources Development Canada on a Record of
Employment for all employees who experience an interruption of earnings
Communicate either verbally, written or via email to internal and external stakeholders regarding any
payroll issues
Establish and provide internal reporting of increments, sick leave, vacation leave, banked time,
banked overtime, seniority, increments, new hires, terminations, severance, retiring allowances,
temporary performance of higher duties, etc.
Reconcile accounting and payroll accounts, and processing accounting journal entries
Prepare and process Revenue Canada T4 slips for calendar year end
Maintaining and updating all employee payroll files
Support for employees on payroll issues
Analysis of accounting problems, plan solutions in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, secure approval and direct the implementation of new methods.
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
Administration and maintenance of company benefit programs and communication with benefit
program providers.
Process customer billings and respond to customer inquiries.
Process company Visas and checking and processing of expense claims.
Process vendor payments in a timely manner and monitor cash flow.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required are:

Completion of Payroll Administration certificate program.
Minimum of 2 years experience in payroll.
Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting position working with a combination of
AR/AP/Payroll/General ledger/reporting.
Certificate or diploma in accounting or business administration equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Knowledge of employment/labour standards legislation/ the Income Tax Act as it pertains to payroll.
Experience with accounting and payroll software required; experience with Great Plains Dynamics
software is an asset.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) is required.
Conscientious, with keen attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions, ability
to read, understand and interpret legal terminology in collective agreement, benefit contracts and
government regulations.
Ability to work independently, without supervision, takes initiative in managing payroll procedures
efficiently and effectively.
Demonstrates approachability and effective communication verbally and written, building and
maintaining positive working relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.
Demonstrates a willingness to handle questions and inquiries promptly, objectively and factually and
to help co-workers in need of assistance.
Ability to listen and communicate verbally and in writing without judgement.
Demonstrates flexibility to perform multiple tasks and consistently prioritize, organize and plan to
meet absolute deadlines.
Demonstrates ability to recognize problems quickly and apply sound solutions independently.
Demonstrates discretion and sensitivity due to confidentiality of information, maintains professional
demeanour when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
Research and implementation of employment/labour standards legislation.
Research and implementation of policies under the Income Tax Act.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Please submit your resume by noon, Thursday, October 13, 2011, to:
Joan MacPhail
Manager, Human Resources
Tourism Saskatchewan
189 – 1621 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 2S5
joan.macphail@sasktourism.com