Accounting Clerk

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is looking for an Accounting Clerk to provide essential financial and administrative services. The role involves overseeing accounts payable and ensuring excellent client service with a focus on detail and organization. Ideal candidates will have coursework in accounting or finance, experience in financial transactions, and strong interpersonal skills. The position is situated in Whitehorse, Yukon, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, administrative finance, or a related field.
• Experience processing financial transactions or data entry in an accounting setting.
• Experience providing client support.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative services to the department.
• Oversee accounts payable for the department.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Numeracy skills

Education

Coursework in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Quest

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

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.

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 motivated, enjoys working with numbers and details, and works well in a team environment.

For more information about this position, please contact Brianna Stanek, Manager, Finance Branch at [e-mail].

For more information about the hiring process, please contact Rodney Hatcher, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail].

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

Please submit your application clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• 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.

Other assets that you can bring to the position, or learn on the job include:

• Experience using various computerized financial systems (e.g. Quest, Excel, QuickBooks, Sage)

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

Candidates should have, and may be assessed on:

• Demonstrated commitment to client service
• Well-honed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and 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)
• Numeracy skills

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Additional Information:

Upon submission of your application you may be required to complete a questionnaire directly related to the essential qualifications for this position. Please note selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your application.

Eligibility List

None