Accounting clerk
Government of the Northwest Territories’ Finance Department based in Fort Simpson, NT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Accounting clerk. Government of the Northwest Territories’ Finance Department manages the territory’s financial affairs, providing fiscal planning, budgeting, and expenditure management. It ensures efficient resource allocation, revenue collection, financial reporting, and auditing. The department promotes transparency, accountability, and economic stability through strategic guidance and economic policies. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of the Northwest Territories
Department: Finance
Position: Accounting clerk
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $71585.00 – $85508.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Regular
Location: Fort Simpson, NT, CA
Job ID: 25459
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of Grade 12 education
Experience: Candidates should have 2 years of experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have basic knowledge of employee benefits and general financial statement information
- The candidates should have the ability to effectively enter employee benefits and payroll data into the HRIS (PeopleSoft) ERP
- The candidates should have the ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules and regulations of legislation, employment agreements, manuals, and other payroll principles
- The candidates should have the ability to collect, review, understand, and effectively address complaints concerning earnings, benefit coverages, and deductions for various employee types
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- The candidates should have the ability to work with people in an effective, positive, and tactful manner and proficient in the use of desktop software applications
- The candidates should have 1 year of related coursework OR 5 years of related experience, preferably in a public service environment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide a range of services including the preparation and verification of payroll, employee benefits, and financial functions
- The candidates should be able to work in teams across the GNWT to ensure all work items are processed in a timely and accurate fashion
- The candidates should be able to fulfill responsibilities for providing a range of financial services for all Departments of the GNWT, the NWTHC, Boards, Agencies, and Authorities
- The candidates should be able to work in operational offices located in Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells, and Inuvik
- The candidates should be able to manage often competing priorities, timelines, and workload demands under the shared services model for each respective client
- The candidates should be able to share responsibilities with other Accounting Clerks across the Northwest Territories
- The candidates should be able to receive mentoring and assistance from Senior Accounting Clerks within its team
Benefits:
- The candidates will get plus an annual Northern Allowance of $12982.00
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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