Financial Assistant, Qualified

ATCO Electric; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional utility provider in Yukon is seeking a detail-oriented professional for their Financial Services team. Responsibilities include verifying accounts payable, overseeing invoicing, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has at least three years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of financial systems. This position offers a starting salary of $2,940 biweekly and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

20 days paid vacation per year

Flexible benefits from first day of employment

Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience.
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge for debits, credits, reconciliation.
• Understanding of how a balance sheet works.

Responsibilities

• Verifies accounts payable invoices and processes for payment.
• Oversees Account Receivable function for third party invoicing.
• Assists in the month-end process: processing monthly journal vouchers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial system knowledge

Excel

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Diploma/Certificate in related field

Post-secondary courses in accounting/business administration

Tools

Oracle

Mainframe financial systems

Job description

What We Offer

• Salary starting at $2,940.00 biweekly
• An additional 5.2% northern allowance
• $660/month Northern Allowance
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• 20 days paid vacation per year
• 5 additional paid days off
• Vacation Allowance
• Charitable donation matching
• Employee share purchase plan
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program
• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and safety.

Why Work Here

At ATCO Electric Yukon, we’re more than just a utility provider — we’re a team that shows up for our communities, our colleagues, and the future. Every role here, including yours, contributes to a safer, more reliable, and more connected North. We’re powered by people who care deeply about doing the right thing — even when it’s hard.

About The Role

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to support our Financial Services team. Reporting to the Supervisor of Business Support Services, the primary responsibilities of this position include the review, verification and processing of all accounts payable/receivable, reconciliation of all company financial/accounting records, certain payroll functions, monitoring and reporting on expenditures and preparation and maintenance of various related financial/accounting reports.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely processing of accounts and maintaining accurate, up-to-date and balanced records in support of the financial operations of the company.

What You’ll Do

• Verifies accounts payable invoices and processes for payment.
• Oversees Account Receivable function for third party invoicing.
• Maintains up-to-date Accounts Payable System to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Ensures accurate input into the Financial Information System.
• As required, collects and complies data in support of budget preparation, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, forecasting, regulatory requests and other special requests.
• Assists in the month-end process: processing monthly journal vouchers, reconciling subledgers and investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Demonstrates a team-player attitude by being willing to cover and support members of the finance team and the AEY team as a whole.
• Undertakes other relevant tasks as needed.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A Diploma/Certificate in a related field preferred.
• Minimum three years’ related experience.
• Post-secondary courses in accounting/business administration.
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge for debits, credits, reconciliation, ability to interpret financial statements, understanding of how a balance sheet work.
• Knowledge of mainframe financial systems including: AP, AR, project accounting, payroll, PA, GL.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of Oracle is preferred.
• Understanding of electrical/regulatory industry would be an asset.
• Experience working well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Experience with multi-tasking and adapting to change is preferred.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Electric Yukon is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics, Energy Infrastructure, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com.

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.