Finance Officer

City of Dawson; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dawson is seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance Department. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Officer will handle accounts payable, maintain financial records, and support day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities include processing payments, reconciling vendor accounts, and assisting with funding applications. Salary ranges from 64,918 to 77,900 CAD, with a comprehensive benefits package. Closing date: 2026-08-24.

Qualifications

• Completion of a business accounting course and/or two years of accounting experience.
• Experience providing accounts payable services in a computerized environment.
• Working knowledge of electronic financial systems and general accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Diamond is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including verifying invoices, coding expenses, preparing payments and transfers.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable, vendor, contract and financial records.
• Prepare accounts payable reports for Council meetings.
• Maintain Workers' Compensation records for contractors and purchase orders.
• Assist with funding applications and project progress reporting.
• Assist CFO with account reconciliations.
• Provide coverage for other Finance roles during peak periods.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independence & teamwork

Education

Business accounting course

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Diamond

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Dawson is seeking a
Finance Officer to join our Finance Department.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, maintaining financial records, providing front office and Finance Department coverage, and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the City.

What You'll Do

The Finance Officer's responsibilities include:

• Processing accounts payable, including verifying invoices, coding expenses, preparing payments, electronic funds transfers, credit card payments and bank auto-payments;
• Reconciling vendor accounts and responding to vendor inquiries;
• Maintaining accurate accounts payable, vendor, contract and financial records;
• Preparing accounts payable reports for Council meetings;
• Maintaining Workers' Compensation records for contractors and purchase order records;
• Assisting with funding applications and project progress reporting;
• Assisting the Chief Financial Officer with account reconciliations;
• Providing coverage and support for other Finance administrative positions during absences or peak periods; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have:

• Completion of a business accounting course and/or two years of experience in the accounting field;
• Experience providing accounts payable services in a computerized environment;
• Working knowledge of electronic financial systems and general accounting processes;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Diamond and knowledge of City of Dawson bylaws would be considered assets.

A job description is available on request.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, unionized position. The Finance Officer is classified as a Level 3 position under the Collective Agreement between the Yukon Employees' Union and the City of Dawson, with a 2026 annual salary range of $64,918 to $77,900, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Closing Date

This posting will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received before 2pm on Monday August 24, 2026.

The City of Dawson thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants who qualify for an interview may be contacted.

To learn more about our community and what we have to offer please visit our website at: www.cityofdawson.ca