• Job Description

  Req#: R5916

  Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day.

  Accounting Clerk

  In-Scope

  Location: Regina 100% in the office

  Number of positions: multiple

  Work hours: Full time, Monday – Friday

  Term: 12 months

  Division: Finance

  Pay Range: $51,063.00 - $64,443.00

  Closes: January 29, 2025

  GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

  The Accounting Clerk prepares and maintains monthly/quarterly statements for reinsurers, issuers, brokers, etc. and receives cash, issues receipts, prepares and reconciles bank deposits. This role maintains the fixed asset system including asset additions, disposals and calculating depreciation. The Accounting Clerk also manages the accounting for the corporate vehicle fleet including lease fees and registrations and maintains and monitors corporate credit card statements. Works with internal/external customers and business partners to investigate and resolve issues and inquiries.

  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

  • Receives cash, issues receipts, prepares and reconciles bank deposits.

  • Prepares and maintains monthly/quarterly statements for reinsurers, issuers, brokers, etc.

  • Maintains the fixed asset system including asset additions, disposals and calculating depreciation.

  • Manages the accounting for the corporate vehicle fleet including lease fees and registrations.

  • Maintains and monitors corporate credit card statements.

  Accounting & Financial Controls

  • Prepares journal entries and reconciliations.

  • Reviews and verifies work performed (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliation, reporting schedule, financial reports, statements, etc.) to ensure accuracy and timeliness for month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting.

  • Records payments issued and received, and monitors accounts payable and accounts receivable due to/from vendors, issuers, brokers, and reinsurers.

  • Reviews accounting procedures and participates in development, revision and implementation of work procedures and financial system enhancements.

  • Maintains compliance with internal controls (CEO/CFO Certification)

  • Responds to inquires from other departments, customers and internal/external stakeholders through providing explanations and analysis.

  • Responds to inquires from internal and external auditors through providing explanations and analysis during audits.

  Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepares payment requisitions, statements and schedules for internal and external reporting purposes, including returns for insurance regulatory agencies.

  • Investigates account anomalies/variances, providing supporting detail and explanation.

  • Maintains reports and spreadsheets to assist in monitoring results and completing work activities.

  • Prepares internal monthly financial statements for corporate decision making.

  • Prepares external quarterly and annual reporting for Board use and regulatory purposes.

  High Performance Team & Culture

  • Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively meet the key accountabilities within the scope of the role.

  • Displays leadership by committing to a culture of continuous learning/development of self and supports others by actively sharing knowledge, providing guidance, mentoring, training, and supporting developmental opportunities.

  • Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.

  • Actively applies knowledge to support transformation and strategic initiatives of the corporation, while participating and advocating change and applying a growth mindset.

  TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and their application to varied departmental. .

  • Skill in the preparation of standard accounting summaries, reconciliations, statements and reports using computer spreadsheet applications (i.e. Excel)

  • Fundamental level knowledge of other major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.

  • Fundamental knowledge of insurance theory as it relates to work requirements.

  EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Accounting, or defined equivalency.

  As per the above requirements, please ensure your education and/or course credentials (excluding driver’s licence) are updated in your Workday profile before you submit your application. If you make any changes to your education, please inform the Recruiter before the job posting closes. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

  EXPERIENCE

  • 1 – 2 year’s directly related experience in accounting.

  Pay Range:$51,063.00 - $64,443.00

  Posting Close Date:

  January 29, 2025

  As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you're a great candidate for this role.

• About the company

  In addition to the 2,000 employees working at SGI, we also partner with almost 300 independent insurance brokers and nearly 400 motor licence issuers in Saskatchewan, as well as numerous brokers outside the province.

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