Accounting Clerk

This temporary term position is expected to continue until December 31, 2027, subject to adjustment based on operational needs.

What you'll do:

• Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Programs and is responsible for processing and reporting of all customer transactions related to the AgriInsurance, AgriStability, AgStabilization, and Western Livestock Price Insurance programs.
• Key all customer account transactions into the Customer Accounting System.
• Prepare and enter financial data into the Global general ledger.
• Schedule and process cheque runs.
• Resolve discrepancies with banks, customers, and Customer Service Offices (CSOs).
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Assist with annual financial audit by conducting audit analysis and working papers.
• Assist the collections team by verifying cheque run reports and account information.
• Provide statistical analysis for internal/external customers.
• File records, cheques, and financial reports.

Qualifications:

• To be successful in this position you will need a certificate in Accounting, supplemented with one year experience in accounting, administrative or clerical duties. Consideration may be given to those with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with computer applications, specifically accounting and insurance software and Microsoft Office programs.
• Good mathematical skills with the ability to make quick and accurate computations.
• A criminal record check is required.

• Should the successful candidate participate in the Crop Insurance or AgriStability Programs, their account must be in good standing.

Competencies:

• Service Excellence: Follows through on commitments and responds to inquiries, emails, requests and complaints in a timely fashion.
• Personal Leadership and Development: Models integrity and inclusiveness by being open, acting with empathy, sharing resources/knowledge across teams and being respectful of all skills and viewpoints. Listens and influences others to generate enthusiasm. Balances organizational, team and individual commitments.
• Strategic Thinking: Has a clear understanding of organizational objectives and aligns daily tasks to strategic goals. Prioritizes work in alignment with organizational objectives. Asks questions to gain a clear understanding.
• Decision Making: Uses information to make timely and appropriate decisions for the position. Decisions are aligned with position responsibilities, boundaries and organizational policies and practices. Will move the decision making to the appropriate level when the decision is outside of the position scope.
• Innovation: Challenges the status quo when needed and looks for ways to improve internal processes or practices. Adapts methodology and ideas quickly for immediate or anticipated changes in the environment. Remains positive during times of uncertainty.
• Analytical Thinking: Identifies discrepancies within work and makes appropriate adjustments. Asks questions to gain a clear understanding. Makes suggestions at team meetings and to manager on potential/known issues and possible solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Respects contributions of all team members, demonstrating cooperation and support for team decisions. Shares knowledge and experience with others. Displays a “we” rather than “I” attitude.
• Building Organizational Community: Works independently, interdependently and participates as a contributing member across work teams. Respects ideas and contributions of others. Is friendly, positive and professional with people they meet.
• Communication: Is accessible and welcomes open communication. Responds to concerns in a respectful manner. Seeks input and sees things from others’ perspectives.
• Accountability: Promotes integrity in others by maintaining consistent values and performance standards. Takes personal responsibility for fulfilling own commitments and the commitments of the team. Models the values of the organization.
• Performance Management: Continuously strives to meet or exceed organization and unit goals and objectives. Strives for service excellence. Completes and executes own annual individual work plan.

• Planning and Risk Management: Organizes and prioritizes work to implement plans. Creates a personal work plan that contributes to the goals and work assigned to self and team. Divides objectives into manageable tasks and sets deadlines to keep projects moving forward.

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. SCIC welcomes applications from all individuals and encourages applicants to self-identify in their application. We affirm our Commitment to Reconciliation as we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. Please tell us of accommodation measures required to help you be assessed fairly. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.