Job Description

Position: Accounting Clerk
Division: Corporate Financial Services
Department: Finance
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 01/20/2026
Labour Group: ATU 615
Posting: 4853
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Accounting Coordinator, this position processes and verifies a variety of records related to payroll, accounts payable/receivable for the department and responds to enquiries from employees and management.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, enters, reconciles and maintains data related to the payroll and accounts payable/receivable in accordance with established policies and practices. Conducts enquiries and produces reports from these systems.
• Maintains records for sick and vacation accruals and leaves, increment dates, overtime, etc. and reconciles them to the corporate system reports.
• Prepares monthly billings and accounts receivables for charges to vendors.
• Responds to payroll enquiries from employees, managers, other departments and specified outside agencies.
• Processes payroll for the department in accordance with established policies and practices. Reconciles subsidiary records to corporate records.
• Assists with the review, development, implementation, and revision of standards, controls, processes, procedures and forms related to the work order and payroll systems.
• Assists with the development, analysis, and interpretation of financial data and statistics. Prepares correspondence, reports, and other documents as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of a recognized one-year post-secondary accounting related program
• Three years' progressively responsible related payroll/accounting clerk experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of modern office management procedures and systems.
• Considerable knowledge of hourly and salaried payroll terminology and accounting procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and provincial laws, city regulations and union agreements applicable to payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sustained attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of word-processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.

Requires Security Check
Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.
Additional Requirements
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $55,126.32 to $60,438.96 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, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit
Accommodation
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While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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