Financial & Administrative Assistant

Opportunities Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities Yukon is seeking a Financial and Administrative Assistant to support critical organizational tasks. The role includes processing financial transactions, preparing reports, and interacting with various stakeholders while maintaining professionalism. A positive work environment with robust benefits awaits qualified candidates.

Benefits

Generous paid leave program

Extended benefits plan including life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping and financial processes required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills expected.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support front-line services and corporate functions.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare reports and maintain office supplies inventory.

Skills

Basic bookkeeping

Knowledge of financial practices

Organizational skills

Strong communications skills

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

Post secondary education in office management or business administration

Tools

Sage50

Job description

Title: Financial and Administrative Assistant

Wage: $29.08/hour

Posting closes: July 1, 2025

General Description:

The Financial/Administrative Assistant performs a key role in supporting the organization’s front-line services and its corporate functions. Reporting to the Office Manager, this position carries out a wide variety of tasks including processing accounts payable and receivable, performing reconciliations, preparing reports, maintaining office supplies inventory, drafting correspondence and purchasing program supplies. As the first point of contact for the Division, the Finance & Administrative Assistant will present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, clients, visitors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

(Please ensure your resume indicates the employer and duration of your experience with the following.)

• Basic bookkeeping experience (Sage50 is desirable).
• Knowledge of financial practices and processes.
• Ability to be organized, meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Post secondary education in office management, business administration or a related field is an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Yukon Driver’s Licence.

About Us:

At Opportunities Yukon, we believe access to the right opportunities is foundational to living a fulfilling life. Our mission is to provide meaningful employment, housing and inclusive programs so that people with diverse needs and abilities can thrive – both as individuals and as active members in their communities.

We provide employees with a generous paid leave program and an extended benefits plan including life insurance.