The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a treasury board crown responsible for emergency communications including Sask911 and SaskAlert, wildfire management, emergency management and fire safety. This centralized agency ensures a single point of contact for communities, greater co-ordination of provincial resources and contributes to safer communities in our province.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a results-oriented, dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Accounting Clerk.

This position is responsible for the requisition, purchase, evaluation and payment for a large variety of goods, equipment, parts and services for the agency. The successful candidate will have an understanding of financial management principles and practices and will be required to interpret and apply policy and processes to ensure accounting principles are applied while carrying out job duties. You will also have a general knowledge of procurement and contract law and associated administration to ensure adherence to terms and conditions are followed. You will create, maintain and reconcile various financial reports and work with multiple computer software applications, spreadsheets, databases and integrated financial systems in order to retrieve and balance financial data.

You must have strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, be attentive to detail and have the ability to provide leadership, guidance, training and advice to staff and clients on Agency processes and policies. In addition, this position will support other functions within Financial Operations, including but not limited to reception, mail, and other projects within the Agency.

Some travel to client work sites throughout the province may be required.

Typically, the knowledge required to complete the requirements of this position are normally acquired through the completion of a post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting complemented by relevant job knowledge obtained through experience in related positions.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter and resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills and abilities. Selections of candidates to be interviewed will be made on the basis of this information.