Who We Are, Where We Are and What We Do?
The Special Areas Board (SAB) is a unique form of rural government located in southeastern Alberta. Established through the Special Areas Act in 1938, we provide government services and public land management to residents and businesses over 5 million acres.
At Special Areas, we deliver municipal services residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, including both crown and municipal tax recovery lands. We support our producers through the administration of community pastures, and lease public lands for grazing and cultivation. We work with partners in the region to support economic development and rural stabilization, and we help visitors reconnect with the land and sky in our recreation areas and campgrounds.
Where will You Work:
Hanna Board Office
We are looking for a professional, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance & Administration team. The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing invoices for payment by receiving, checking, coding and initiating disbursements from the Special Areas Trust Account. In this role, you'll work closely with the Coordinator of Financial Services and our Accounting Team to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, along with competent business computer skills.
What You’ll Do – Key Duties
- Timely data entry and accurate processing of invoices for payment
- Support data analysis and reporting for preparation of financial reports.
- Document management for monthly reconciliations.
- Other duties as required
What You Need:
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED equivalent
- Post-secondary education, business, or accounting administration is considered an asset.
- Related office experience and equivalents will be considered.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suites,
- Digital document management
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion and use good judgement.
- Organization abilities and proven attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and initiative
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines
Important Considerations for Applicants
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Applicants must include a contact email address on their resume.
- Upon commencement, will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
Permanent Full Time - 2026 Position
- Annual Salary Range $54,483 - $66,651 depending upon relevant certifications, education, skills and experience.
- Permanent full-time employees receive competitive pay, access to a full range of benefits, and participation in the Public Service Pension Plan.
Application Questions? • Human Resources – 403-854-5604
COMPETITION NO: 30013 CLOSING DATE July 29, 2026
Please submit your resume, including a contact email address, quote the competition number, and specify your preferred work location(s),
if applicable to: Human Resource Services - Special Areas Board, Box 820, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted
