Finance Clerk

Job Summary and Requirements

This is a full-time 2 year term position, working 75 hours bi-weekly.

At Energy, Mines and Resources, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable resource sector, managed in partnership with Yukoners. We embrace a work environment where problem solving, creativity, teamwork, risk management and personal effort result in the attainment of our goals and those of our clients.

Reporting to the Head, Accounting Operations, the Finance Clerk provides a wide range of financial and administrative services to the branches of Energy Mines & Resources such as ensuring the effective and efficient management of accounts payable and receivable functions on behalf of EMR, and assisting the Head, Accounting Operations in monitoring and maintaining unit program budgets and providing support to branches as required. The position generates a variety of routine and informal financial information reports for the branches for the purposes of auditing, verifying and monitoring all program materials, internal financial transactions and office administration functions; and also acts as liaison with the Department of Finance.

Essential Qualifications

Post-secondary coursework in accounting or bookkeeping
Experience performing a broad range of financial functions, ie. preparing financial reports, accounts payable and receivable functions and reconciliations
Experience using Yukon Government computerized financial systems (i.e. FMIS, Quest and Front End) would be an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

well-developed interpersonal skills
good writing and organizational skills
solid understanding of office and financial procedures
ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a results-driven environment
ability to use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets and database management