Accounting Clerk

Government of Yukon; Canada; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, Department of Environment, Finance Branch, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Whitehorse. This term appointment provides financial and administrative services and oversees accounts payable for the department.

The successful candidate will support routine bookkeeping, data entry, and use of financial systems such as Quest, Excel, QuickBooks, and Sage, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with government policies.

Qualifications

• Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, administrative finance, or a related field.
• Experience processing financial transactions or data entry in an accounting/financial setting.
• Experience providing client support.
• Experience using computerized financial systems (Quest, Excel, QuickBooks, Sage) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative services to the branch.
• Oversee accounts payable for the department.
• Support data entry and clerical tasks within accounting/financial setting.

Skills

Client service

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bookkeeping/accounting coursework

Administrative finance coursework

Tools

Quest

Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Government of Yukon - Environment - Finance - Administration

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

23 August 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR08

$66,027.00 - $76,354.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land, and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making. Department of Environment’s Finance branch is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team. This position is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the branch as well as overseeing accounts payable for the department.

Whowe’relooking for:

Our ideal candidate strives to provide excellent client service through clear and helpful communication, time management, and organizational skills.The position is best suited to someone who is self-motivated, enjoys working with numbers, reconciling data, detailed oriented, and thrives in a team environment.

Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your application)

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the detailed information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, administrative finance, or a related field.
• Experience processing financial transactions or experience with data entry or performing clerical work in an accounting or financial setting.
• Experience providing client support.
• Experience using various computerized financial systems (e.g. Quest, Excel, QuickBooks, Sage) considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have, and may be assessed on:

• Demonstrated client focus
• Well-honed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook)

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