Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk

Town of Hay River; Hay River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization located in Hay River is seeking an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk to handle financial processing and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education with accounting courses and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include processing financial transactions, managing vendor databases, preparing payroll, and conducting financial reconciliations. This full-time position offers competitive wages and benefits in a beautiful outdoor community.

Benefits

Northern Travel allowance of $500/month

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to the Hay River Community Centre

Qualifications

• 2 years of directly related financial and administrative experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions.
• Maintain vendor and forms database.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile biweekly payroll.
• Monitor and reconcile salary increments and payroll changes.

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Financial transaction processing

Vendor management

Education

Grade 12 with basic accounting courses

Job description

Town of Hay River

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk

Permanent, Full-Time

About Hay River: Hay River, known as the “Hub of the North,” is a vibrant community of about 3,200 people nestled on the south shore of Great Slave Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Surrounded by boreal forests, pristine beaches, and powerful waterfalls like Alexandra Falls— you’ll find a year‑round outdoor paradise. In summer, residents enjoy sandy shores, northern lights, boating, and world‑class fishing; in winter, there is snowshoe along the river, ice‑fish, and dogsledding under vivid auroras.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Supervisor of Finance & Administration, this position is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. This includes processing and monitoring payments and expenditures, conducting financial reconciliations, and preparing and monitoring the payroll system.

Duties Include but Not Limited To:

• Performs the day‑to‑day processing of financial transactions.
• Maintains a vendor and forms database.
• Prepares monthly reports and reconciliations of accounts payable sub‑ledgers to the general ledger, including vendor statement reconciliations.
• Prepares, processes, and reconciles biweekly payroll for employees and monthly remuneration for firefighters and Council.
• Prepares, reconciles, and monitors salary increments, payroll changes, and vacation increases as directed by Human Resources.

Desired Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with basic accounting courses and 2 years of directly related financial and administrative experience (or equivalent qualifications).

Compensation:

• Wage: $36.05–$47.58 per hour, depending on experience.
• Northern Travel allowance: $500 per month.
• Comprehensive benefits package and access to the Hay River Community Centre.

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit a detailed resume and cover letter in person or via email to the Town of Hay River. Please indicate the position you're applying for and your desired or available start date in your cover letter.

For additional information please contact:
Town of Hay River
Phone: 867‑874‑6522
Email: [e-mail]

Deadline for submitting applications - 5 PM January 2, 2026.