Clerk in Accounting (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the

cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Culture with its departments for cultural promotion, archaeology, monument preservation, state archive and cantonal library supports cultural diversity and preserves and passes on the cultural heritage in the canton of St.Gallen.

To complement our "Office Management" teams, we are looking for a

Clerk in Accounting (m/f/d)

from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 40 - 50 %

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• You process the accounts of all departments, especially in the area of cultural promotion as well as lottery fund projects, annual and project contributions
• You are responsible for active cost controlling and ensure transparency in financial processes
• You contribute to the further development of the office's internal control system (ICS)
• You manage accounts receivable and payable and support the planning and year-end closing process
• You regularly question existing financial processes and drive their continuous optimisation

What distinguishes you

• You have a commercial basic education as well as further training in finance and accounting or business administration
• You bring several years of professional experience in finance and accounting (focus: accounting, controlling and ICS)
• You are proficient in SAP and Microsoft 365 and have solid Excel skills, even with complex applications
• You are interested in the diverse topics and tasks of the Office for Culture
• You enjoy working with people, communicate openly and are enthusiastic about new developments and changes
• You appreciate independent work and at the same time see yourself as a team player with a view to common goals
• You are characterised by a structured way of working and keep an overview even in hectic situations

What we offer

• An interesting, varied role at the interface of finance and the diverse cultural life in our canton, offering opportunities for further development
• A motivated team that supports each other
• Lots of personal responsibility and flexible working hours
• An attractive workplace at St.Gallen station

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information at:

www.kultur.sg

Sabina Brunnschweiler, Co-Head of the Office for Culture, telephone 058 229 83 15.