Junior Accountant

Position Title: Junior Accountant (12 Month Term)
Closing Date: September 27, 2026
Location: Steinbach
Hours of Work: Full-time
Starting Salary: $47,000

Build a rewarding career with Steinbach Credit Union

Steinbach Credit Union is one of Manitoba’s largest credit unions and one of the ten largest in Canada with over $10 billion in total assets. For the past 80 years, we have worked with our members to create relationships based on trust and support. Our goal is to provide advice and recommend products and services that are tailored to meet every member’s individual needs.

Our member-centric approach is a key driver in everything we do, and our level of service is second to none. We provide an environment of trust in which members feel comfortable doing business and they will recommend us to their family and friends. For more information, please visit our website.

Do you have bookkeeping or accounting experience and are looking to grow your career in accounting? We’d love to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Accountant, to join our Finance team in Steinbach. This is a great opportunity to build your accounting experience while working alongside a collaborative team and contributing to the financial operations of SCU.

The Junior Accountant seeks to support accounting operations by inputting data into the accounting system, reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts, and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and process journal entries in the financial accounting system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times
• Reconcile general ledger accounts by reviewing documentation, identifying discrepancies, and following-up with the appropriate staff member
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports such as the general ledger analysis report – Ensure compliance with tax authorities, remitting tax payments as required
• Maintain general knowledge of and adhere to credit union policies/procedures and current accounting principles
• Apply best practices and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma, plus two years of formal education, such as a certificate in accounting, or equivalent
• Up to one year of job related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Business acumen
• Software proficiency

How we’ll reward you

You can look forward to joining an organization that values teamwork and its membership. The starting salary for this position is $47,000 annually. The final compensation offered will be based on your skills, experience, and overall qualifications. In addition, you may be eligible for variable compensation and matched pension plan per SCU policies. You will also receive a great host of benefits, including:

• Extended medical, dental, vision benefits, plus a health spending account (100% of premiums are paid by SCU)
• Critical Illness insurance, Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance programs
• Employee Banking benefits (i.e. free chequing account, low interest MasterCard, bonus rate on deposit and lending products)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Clothing allowance
• Free parking at all locations

Accessibility and inclusivity

We believe our employees should represent the diversity of our members and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.