Accounting Clerk

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Inuvik is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support financial transaction processing across departments. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, understanding of employee benefits, and the ability to communicate effectively. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and either one year of related coursework with two years of experience, or five years of experience in a public service environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and 1 year of related coursework with 2 years of experience, or 5 years of related experience.
• Experience preferably in a public service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial transaction processing support.
• Prepare and verify payroll and employee benefits.
• Work in teams to ensure timely processing of work items.

Skills

Basic knowledge of employee benefits

Effective data entry skills

Ability to understand and apply regulations

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in desktop software

Education

Grade 12 plus 1 year of related coursework

5 years of related experience

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NWT.

Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Reporting to a Senior Finance Officer, the Accounting Clerk provides financial transaction processing support for all GNWT Departments, NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities; as well as administrative support to the Division. This role provides a range of services including the preparation, verification of payroll, employee benefits and financial functions. Accounting Officers are expected to work in teams across the GNWT to ensure all work items are processed in a timely and accurate fashion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of employee benefits and general financial statement information is required.
• Ability to effectively enter employee benefits and payroll data into the HRIS (PeopleSoft) ERP.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations of legislation, employment agreements, manuals and other payroll principles.
• Ability to collect, review, understand and effectively address complaints concerning earnings, benefit coverages and deductions for various employee types.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with people in an effective, positive and tactful manner.
• Proficient in the use of desktop software applications.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Grade 12 and 1 year of related coursework, with 2 years of related experience; OR
5 years' related experience, preferably in a public service environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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