Senior Accounting Clerk Classification: Accounting Clerk III (Office)

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