About this role
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) is a crown corporation responsible for overseeing the conduct and management of all casinos, video lottery terminals (VLTs), lotteries, and online gaming within the Province of Saskatchewan. As a newly formed entity with just under 30 staff members, LGS offers a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals interested in gaining a variety of experience with greater involvement at the senior leadership level.
ACCOUNTANT1 Full-time, Permanent PositionCompensation: $80,080- $105,023 (2025 Rates) Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliation, financial analysis, and month-end and year-end close activities for Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) & LGS Holdings Inc. The position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records and contributes to the preparation of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow monitoring, tax compliance, payroll accounting, and capital asset reporting.
Visit www.lgsask.com/about-us/careers for more details about this opportunity.
Qualifications
- Typically, the knowledge and skills for this position are typically acquired through the successful completion of an undergraduate degree in business/finance/commerce or through extensive related experience in the profession.
- Typically, the candidate would have three to six years professional experience in a Canadian GAAP environment (IFRS experience essential).
- Steps taken or intention to work towards a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA) would be considered an asset.
- An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Work Eligibility: You must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming Employee Certificate of Registration.
- You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.