Accounting Clerk
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NWT.
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Reporting to a Senior Finance Officer, the Accounting Clerk provides financial transaction processing support for all GNWT Departments, NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities; as well as administrative support to the Division. This role provides a range of services including the preparation, verification of payroll, employee benefits and financial functions. Accounting Officers are expected to work in teams across the GNWT to ensure all work items are processed in a timely and accurate fashion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Basic knowledge of employee benefits and general financial statement information is required.
- Ability to effectively enter employee benefits and payroll data into the HRIS (PeopleSoft) ERP.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations of legislation, employment agreements, manuals and other payroll principles.
- Ability to collect, review, understand and effectively address complaints concerning earnings, benefit coverages and deductions for various employee types.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with people in an effective, positive and tactful manner.
- Proficient in the use of desktop software applications.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Grade 12 and 1 year of related coursework, with 2 years of related experience; OR
5 years' related experience, preferably in a public service environment.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27241
Closing Date: November 25, 2025- 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $40.68 per hour (approximately $79,326.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,706.00
Application Assistance
Application Assistance
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