Senior Accountant

Job summary

Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely reports and statements, support audits, and maintain appropriate accounting controls. Analyze, reconcile, and record investments while providing reliable financial information to support decision-making and program operations.

Job details

Our purpose The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has advanced the interests of teachers and advocated for excellence in public education for more than 90 years. We are a professional organization representing over 14,000 teachers employed in PreK-12 schools across the province who are trusted and respected leaders and partners in education. What we do Working with the Federation is more than a job. It’s about contributing, through your professional background, to quality public education. It’s about providing exceptional programs and services that support Saskatchewan teachers and their profession. What you’ll do The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, support the audit process and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. This position provides timely and reliable financial information for decision-making and for the effective operation of various program areas. In addition, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the analysis, reconciliation and recording of investments. What you’ll bring Undergraduate degree with an accounting major; combined with 4-5 years of progressively responsible experience. Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards (IFRS, ASPE, Non-profit organizations and Pensions). Knowledge of accounting and report writing systems and ability to effectively use Microsoft applications. Knowledge of accounting for investments. Demonstrated knowledge of institutional investments. Demonstrated organizational skills in organizing own work. Demonstrated ability to effectively handle work requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated initiative in undertaking assignments and completing work within strict timelines. Demonstrated application of analytical and problem-solving skills. Superior interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. What we offer A competitive salary range of $86,049.60 - $116,043.20 A 35-hour work week. 4 weeks starting vacation and paid time off to deal with family, health and sickness, and compassionate situations. 100% employer paid benefits from day one. Employer Matching defined contribution plan, saving for your future up to 18%. Free parking. How to apply For a complete job description and application procedures, please visit our website at https://www.stf.sk.ca/about-stf/careers. The deadline for applications is 5 PM, Sunday, October 18, 2026.

What you’ll do

Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely reports and statements, support audits, and maintain appropriate accounting controls. Analyze, reconcile, and record investments while providing reliable financial information to support decision-making and program operations.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree with an accounting major and 4–5 years of progressively responsible experience. Candidates should know Canadian accounting standards, investment accounting, accounting and report-writing systems, and Microsoft applications, and demonstrate accuracy, organization, initiative, analytical ability, and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Four Weeks Of Starting Vacation
• Paid Time Off For Family, Health, Sickness, And Compassionate Situations
• Employer-Paid Benefits
• Employer-Matching Defined Contribution Plan
• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Principles
• Canadian Accounting Standards
• IFRS
• ASPE
• Non-Profit Accounting
• Pension Accounting
• Investment Accounting
• Institutional Investments
• Financial Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Audit Support
• Accounting Controls
• Microsoft Applications
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Education