The Prospect

SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.

Job classification: A5004 - Accountant II (b)

Salary range:$63,995.75 - $79,603.55

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Hours per week:36.25

Position End Date: October 15, 2027

Paid leave:3 weeks vacation per year

Deadline to apply:4:00PM, Friday, November 13, 2026

The Accountant II supports SAIT’s Finance Operations through complex accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, journal entries, payment processing, and T2202 and T4A tax reporting. The role applies sound professional judgement to investigate discrepancies, resolve root causes, and ensure accurate and timely transactions in accordance with accounting standards, internal controls, SAIT policies, and regulatory requirements.

An adaptable, analytical, and collaborative professional, the Accountant II quickly learns complex processes, leads and manages projects and process improvements, and supports financial system changes while balancing ongoing operational priorities. The position serves as a key resource for internal and external stakeholders, communicates technical information in clear, practical terms, supports audit inquiries, and provides training, mentoring, and current process documentation to strengthen team effectiveness.

Please note:



as part of the pre-employment screening process, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete both a Criminal Record Check and a Credit Check.

How you’ll contribute

General accounting

- Review and reconciliation of day-to-day AR and AP transactions in compliance with SAIT policies and accounting standards
- Prepare journal entries and accruals
- Analyze and review complex corporate, student, and vendor accounts
- Configure, test, and distribute T2202 and T4A tax forms in compliance with CRA
Perform variance analysis, data review, and discrepancy resolution
- Coordinate and process the weekly accounts payable cheque run, ensuring accurate and timely payments in accordance with established procedures and internal controls
- Manage detail code creation in Banner and Destiny ERP systems
- Assist the Finance Operations Manager, AR Team Lead, and AP Team lead with other duties as assigned
- Manage term due dates and deposit release schedule

Business process improvements

- Assess business processes and provide solutions to improve inefficiencies
- Ensure institutional compliance with industry best practices and government regulations
- Stay current on new technology and approaches to financial management processes through continued professional development




- Assist in special projects and improvement initiatives as required

Relationship management

- Serve as a key liaison for financial and audit inquiries
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships within the Finance department and across the institution
- Act as a key finance resource in collaboration with various departments and schools to provide guidance on AR and AP related processes.
- Respond to inquiries from various stakeholders

Team participation

- Provide support and appropriate cover-off within the department to meet business needs as required
- Train and mentor team members on Finance Operations processes and best practices
- Maintain updated documentation that represent current business processes

What you bring

Minimum qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline, with a concentration in accounting or finance.
- 3+ years of related accounting experience in a similar role.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience working with a large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or financial information system.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, lookups, PivotTables and manipulation and analysis of large data sets.
- Demonstrated experience performing complex account reconciliations, financial analysis and discrepancy investigations.
- Demonstrated understanding of internal controls and their application within financial processes.

Preferred qualifications:

- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with

📌 Accountant II (Calgary)
🏢 SAIT
📍 Calgary