Accounting Clerk
Job Summary
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
While this position is located in Hay River, the Accounting Clerk will provide financial transaction processing support for all GNWT Departments, NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities; as well as administrative support to the Division. The successful incumbent is responsible for ensuring all financial transactions are completed in an accurate, consistent, timely manner and in accordance with Federal and Territorial legislation, regulations, agreements, policies and business processes.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of employee benefits and general financial statement information.
- 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, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in the use of desktop software applications
Typically attained by;
Grade 12 and 1 year of related coursework with 2 years of related experience; OR 5 years related experience, preferably in public service environment
Equivalencies may include
- Diploma in related field with 1 year of related experience
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
jobshayriver@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 Year Term OR # Month Term
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 # 28483
Closing Date: Wednesday November 4, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $40.68 per hour to $48.60 per hour (approximately $79,326 - $94,770) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $4,538
Application Assistance
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