Accounting Clerk

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
January 12, 2025
Financial

Government of Yukon - Environment - Finance - Administration

Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly: 75

Classification: AR08

Salary: $66,027.00 - $76,354.00

Union: YEU

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Travel: 0%

Admissibility: Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary:

The Department of Environment's Finance branch is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team. This position is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the branch as well as overseeing accounts payable for the department.

Our ideal candidate strives to provide excellent client service through clear and helpful communication, time management, and organizational skills. The position is best suited to someone who is motivated, enjoys working with numbers and details, and works well in a team environment.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact *** Human Resources Consultant.

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your application clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications:

Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, administrative finance, or a related field.
Experience processing financial transactions; or experience performing data entry or clerical work in a financial setting.
Experience providing client support and creating client relationships.

Other assets that you can bring to the position, or learn on the job include:

Experience using various computerized financial systems (e.g. Quest, Excel, QuickBooks, Sage).

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability:

Candidates should have, and may be assessed on:

Demonstrated commitment to client service.
Well-honed interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Strong time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Additional Information: Upon submission of your application, you may be required to complete a questionnaire directly related to the essential qualifications for this position. Please note selection for further consideration is based solely on the information you provide in your application.

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