Senior Finance Officer

City of Yellowknife; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your career while providing essential services to the community. You will be responsible for a wide range of financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, while also mentoring and guiding other finance officers. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values the unique backgrounds of its employees and promotes a positive work environment. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Housing allowance

Vacation travel allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of practical experience in an accounting or financial environment.
• One year of supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and customer support services for accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle and resolve customer inquiries and maintain departmental files.

Skills

Accounting

Customer Service

Financial Reporting

Supervisory Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in accounting

Enrollment in CPA Program

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their application.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services Operations, the Senior Finance Officer provides a full range of clerical and customer support services for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receiving, utilities, and taxation functions and reconciles sub-ledgers to the various asset and liability general ledger accounts. There is responsibility for handling and resolving customer inquiries and maintaining files for the department. Incumbent is required to rotate within the Finance Division as deemed necessary by the Manager. This position will assist with the coordination of the day-to-day operations and provide mentorship, review and guidance to the Finance Officers.

This position requires the incumbent to have a post-secondary diploma in accounting or a related field. Enrollment in a CPA Program or CPA Prep program is also required. In addition, a minimum of four years of practical experience in an accounting or financial environment and one year of supervisory experience is required.

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $92,039 plus a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a defined benefit pension plan, as well as housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450 per month.

The position will remain open until filled, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be ongoing.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume and proof of education.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.