Accountant
- Regina, SK, Canada
Salary: $31.98 - $46.57 (Based on education and experience) · Full-time
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- Salary: $31.98 - $46.57 (Based on education and experience)
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Original job description
Accountant
Location: Regina, SK
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $31.98 - $46.57 (Based on education and experience)
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Job Summary
Provides accurate financial information related to the Corporation including financial, regulatory and legislative reporting. Ensures effective controls are in place and maintained to protect the integrity of financial data. Manages business and system process changes including interpreting business requirements, evaluating alternatives and designs, system configuration, acceptance testing and documentation. Remains current on internal and external business requirements. Accountants rotate approximately every 3 - 5 years to obtain a thorough knowledge of the business and the accountant position.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
(Not all inclusive or applicable to all assignments)
- Responsibilities involve one or more of the following:
- billing operations and development, customer remittance, accounts payable, pension and payroll;
- cash management and credit services;
- cost/margin studies and economic analysis;
- financial reporting including revenue and asset management;
- annual budgeting, long term forecasting and taxation;
- inter-carrier relations, fraud and risk management.
- Ensures ongoing compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), CEO/CFO Certification, the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and tax requirements when developing/enhancing business processes.
- Reports corporate financial information including external public quarterly/annual reports, mandatory regulated and legislated reporting, customer billing information and internal management reporting.
- Ensures effective controls are in place and maintained to protect the integrity of financial data including revenue assurance and expense recognition.
- Manages business and system process changes, defines and interprets business requirements, analyzes and evaluates alternatives and designs, completes system configuration, acceptance testing and documentation of business processes.
- Participates in development of long term and annual project, departmental and corporate plans.
- Makes recommendations to management and provides support, guidance and direction to others.
- Keeps current on products, services, industry initiatives and external factors impacting SaskTel and the Finance department.
- Rotates between accountant positions within Finance approximately every 3-5 years. This continuous development provides the required experience to obtain a thorough knowledge of the business and the accountant position.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CPA,CA, CPA, CMA, CPA, CGA) OR University Degree with eligibility to either enter the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) OR completion of the CPA Pre-requisite Education Program (PREP).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to develop recommendations and present proposals to management.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Excellent ability to plan, organize and manage complex projects in a self-directed environment.
- Excellent ability to lead and initiate change.
- Ability to direct and train others.
CULTURE AND VALUES
Upholds foundational values of honesty, integrity and respect.
Consistently demonstrates our culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team.
This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.
SaskTel may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. All hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our recruitment team.
At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan's leading Information and Communications Technology provider.
As one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel's Benefits.
We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at talent.acquisition@sasktel.com.
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Responsibilities
Prepare accurate corporate financial information, including financial, regulatory, legislative, customer billing, and management reports, while maintaining effective controls over financial data. Manage business and system process changes, support planning and management decisions, and rotate among Finance assignments to develop broad business knowledge.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a professional accounting designation or have a university degree and be eligible to enter the CPA Professional Education Program or have completed the CPA prerequisite education program. The role also requires strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, planning, project management, change leadership, and ability to guide and train others.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accounting
- Financial Controls
- Business Process Management
- Systems Configuration
- Acceptance Testing
- Requirements Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Project Management
- Communication
- Change Management
- Leadership
- Training
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Time Off
- Training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- CPA
- CPA Professional Education Program
- CPA Prerequisite Education Program
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- International Financial Reporting Standards
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Reporting
- Legislative Reporting
- Revenue Assurance
- Expense Recognition
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Pension
- Cash Management
- Credit Services
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Taxation
- Economic Analysis
- Cost And Margin Studies
- Customer Billing
- Fraud Management
- Risk Management
- System Configuration
- Acceptance Testing
- Project Planning
- CRTC Compliance