Accounting Clerk in Saskatoon

Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 12 months.

Closing Date: 10/28/2026

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Accounts Payable Coordinator, this position verifies and assembles documents and enters data into the automated accounts payable and general ledger systems, and performs other specific clerical accounting duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Verifies and assembles suppliers' invoices and supporting documents for amounts owing by the City of Saskatoon and prepares related data for entry into the Corporate accounts payable system.
• Ensures all accounts payable documents have accounted for all relevant taxes (i.e. GST, PST, etc.) and contacts governing bodies for clarification, as required.
• Conducts final review of, and approves, documents before entry into the Corporate general ledger system.
• Enters data into Corporate accounts payable system and generates required balancing reports.
• Ensures that documents for the accounts payable and general ledger systems are processed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Prepares and processes a variety of accounts payable transactions, including departmental purchase orders, payment requisitions and automatic payment vouchers.
• Balances the monthly general ledger with all recorded expenditures. Initiates code corrections, if needed, and verifies correct general ledger coding.
• Answers enquiries from suppliers and City departments, and maintains supplier statements, as required.
• Tests new software releases and recommends changes.
• Produces a variety of correspondence, documents, spreadsheets and reports.
• Assists in the assembly and formatting of annual corporate financial statements and supporting documents, including reconciling corporate bank accounts.
• Assists with the training of new staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of a one year post-secondary accounting related program.
• Five years’ related experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of automated accounts payable and general ledger systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other civic employees and the public.
• Demonstrated skill in the design and use of spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation of office equipment including a computer with word processing and spreadsheet software and/or Microsoft Office Suite.

Weekly Hours: 36.67

Salary Range: $66,821.28 to $73,669.92 CAD per annum (2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity.

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.