Specialist

Position #: 205314

Expected Start Date: December 29, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined 

Department: Accounts Payable - B

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Accounting Coordinator is accountable for the daily operation of regional accounting services. This includes responsibility for managing, planning and directing the day-to-day accounting functions for the Saskatchewan Health Authority to ensure the accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. This includes the remittance and recording of all payroll benefits and source deductions, reconciliations, verification and reporting of all SHA payroll accounts. Responsibilities also include ensuring that the financial requirements for the Canadian Revenue Agency, union collective agreements and the auditors are met efficiently while maintaining a customer (manager and employee) service focus. Activities in this area includes: implementing best practices, assisting in the development, documentation and maintenance of regional financial guidelines, practices and procedures; monitoring adherence to policies, promoting a responsive service specific to inquiries and concerns, and recommending solutions and strategies to minimize risk and enhance service.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in an unionized environment
• Experience working in payroll project innovation

Education

• Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Accounting
• Bachelor of Finance (BF)
• Accounting designation (CA, CPA)
• Accounting diploma
• Finance diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Analytical skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Accounting skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Time management skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Advanced - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Position location to be determined. In addition to Saskatoon, consideration will also be given to Regina, Prince Albert and North Battleford locations.