Accounting Clerk

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking an Accounting Clerk for the Yukon Liquor Corporation. This permanent full-time position involves managing vendor files, providing administrative support, and ensuring accurate financial transactions. Ideal candidates will have a background in business administration or accounting, alongside experience with various accounting software. Join a recognized top employer and benefit from a supportive workplace committed to employee wellbeing and development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive and generous benefits plan

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work and leave options

Qualifications

• Business Administration Certificate or Diploma, Accounting Clerk Certificate or related field required.
• Experience with accounting functions in a computerized setting.
• Experience processing financial transactions and performing reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining vendor files and unit files.
• Providing administrative support.
• Assisting internal and external clients regarding payments and invoices.
• Performing payment functions and responsible for daily balancing and monthly reconciliations of the Accounts Payable Ledger.

Skills

Thinking Strategically

Modelling Interpersonal Skills & Personal Responsibility

Demonstrating Client Focus

Leading Change and Innovation

Excellent time management

Organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

Education

Business Administration Certificate or Diploma

Accounting Clerk Certificate

Tools

SAGE

QuickBooks

FMIS

Quest

Excel

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

AMENDMENT - Closing date has been extended to August 11, 2025!

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75-hours bi-weekly. The eligibility list for this position may also be used to fill anticipatory permanent or temporary positions over the next 12 months.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

Who We Are…

The Yukon Liquor Corporation strives for service excellence that supports a healthy, vibrant and prosperous Yukon. Our mission is to offer customers legal access to a variety of liquor and cannabis products while considering the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the territory. The Corporation’s branches work to support Yukon’s food and beverage industry, cannabis market, and local liquor producers through a range of programs and services. We continuously evolve our business structure to improve the way we operate. Join us; help us to advance the Corporation and serve Yukon!

The opportunity…

The Finance branch in the Yukon Liquor Corporation is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented person to join our team of professionals. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where multiple priorities and frequent interruptions are the norm, we would like to hear from you!

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining vendor files and unit files, providing administrative support. This position also assists internal and external clients by providing information on payments, assisting other units in resolving outstanding invoices, performing all payment functions, and is responsible for the daily balancing and monthly reconciliations of the Accounts Payable Ledger.

What We Can Offer You…

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education. Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

Learn More About What We Offer.

Discover why the Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014.

Requirements

Important application requirements :

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential and asset qualifications listed below. Note that selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

When you list your work experience, include the month and year you started and ended a job. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

Essential Qualifications

• Business Administration Certificate or Diploma, Accounting Clerk Certificate or related field;
• Experience with accounting functions in a computerized setting such as SAGE, QuickBooks, FMIS, Quest, Front End and Microsoft applications such as Excel;
• Experience processing financial transactions and performing reconciliations.
  
  

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

Skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

T o best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Thinking Strategically
• Modelling Interpersonal Skills & Personal Responsibility
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  
  

Additional Information

Conditions of employment: N/A

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this position, please contact : Mary Jane Grossen, Accounting Supervisor, Yukon Liquor Corporation at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Marg Webb, Human Resources Consultant II at [e-mail] .

Eligibility List

12 months