Primary Purpose: The Accounting Assistant, Journal Vouchers delivers effective financial administrative support and accounting assistance to external and internal stakeholders through a customer service approach. The accounting assistant is accountable to minimize instances of ineligibility and non-compliance with the requirements of funders, university guidelines and accounting procedures. As an integral component of the financial compliance program, this position enhances financial administration to add value and advance service delivery to support the university’s core mission of teaching, learning and research. Work is analytical, complex, has a high consequence of error and could have direct and widespread negative impact to the university. Work is deadline driven which requires the incumbent to have effective time management and multi-tasking skills to meet crucial deadlines. The accounting assistant is required establish and maintain working relationships with college, department and unit financial officers, individuals who prepare transactions and the central administrative units responsible for processing the transactions to ensure the accurate and timely completion of institutional financial reporting. This position works closely with a team of professionals through collaboration and workload balancing. As part of a high volume, deadline driven office, this position will experience peak times with high workload. The accounting assistant will work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a variety of integrated team assignments/projects to ensure harmonization of the activities performed by the other accounting assistants. The University of Saskatchewan is a member of the top 15 universities in Canada. It is also considered one of the best employers in Saskatoon. Financial Operations is committed to fostering a workplace culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, Administration, the accounting assistant is a member of a team of professionals who support financial reporting, financial administration and compliance. The position applies professional judgement based on the interpretation and application of established rules and guidelines to assist in completing financial information requirements of the university. This requires an ability to understand, interpret and apply university policies and guidelines, Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and external funding agreement requirements.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Education: An undergraduate degree with a major in accounting is required; a professional designation in accounting or working towards a professional designation is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience: One to two years of directly related experience, ideally in a complex environment of a large organization. Possesses subject matter knowledge of operational processes and accounting practices with strong service orientation, innovative problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective relationship-building capabilities. Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment is preferred. Proficient with university information systems (e.g. Banner, People Soft, UnivRS), enterprise software programs and applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint) is preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated experience with electronic spreadsheets is essential. Effective written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in presenting to small groups and one-on-one settings; demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment to meet deadlines and goals; possess effective interpersonal and organizational skills; effective decision making skills with the appropriate supporting facts and data required to support the decision; ability to identify and analyze complex issues, arguments and evidence in order to reach sound and balanced judgments.
Department: Financial Operations
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 8/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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