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Under the direct supervision of and directly reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Technician will be responsible for a variety of accounting, finance and contract management duties. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience to provide guidance and support to other members of the Finance Team, program managers and member First Nation communities. The primary responsibility of this position is to work as part of a dynamic and growing team in the areas of financial management and accounting, including communication results to various stakeholders.
- Oversees financial activities on a day-to-day basis and ensures that such activities are being carried out in accordance with the directions of the Board (policies) and with the terms and conditions of agreements and contracts;
- Liaises with supervisors and managers to provide assistance where necessary with budget and financial statement management;
- Must possess a minimum two-year Accountancy or Business Administration Diploma.
- Consideration may be given to those possessing accounting/finance training with a minimum of five years relevant experience.
- Must have a minimum of three years experience in a related position.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, member communities, other related organizations and service providers and work as a member of a team.
- Must have a valid Saskatchewan drivers license and reliable vehicle and meet STCs insurance requirements.
- Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) as a condition of employment.
- Knowledge of the political, social and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.
Essential Skills
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Work Setting
- Not-for-profit organization
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Excel
- Accounting software