Senior Accounting Clerk

Description:

The Forest Management Branch is responsible for management of Yukon’s forest resources and is committed to responsible and sustainable development. The branch is continually working to improve processes and effectively align its resources with the needs of its clients. A strong emphasis on integrity, teamwork, and professional conduct contributes to building and maintaining relationships with various agencies within the Government of Yukon and other governments.

Reporting to the Director of the Forest Management Branch, the Senior Accounting Clerk provides comprehensive administrative and financial support, as well as frontline communication services for the Branch. The position is responsible for monitoring and managing the Branch’s financial transactions and carries out key functions including accounts payable and receivable, reconciling financial transactions, monitoring and maintaining the unit program budget, and procurement.


Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Visit our website on how to write your resume when applying on Yukon government jobs. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. A cover letter is not required.
 

• Post secondary coursework in accounting or bookkeeping
• Experience providing administrative and financial support services in a client service environment, preferably within a government setting
• Experience performing a broad range of financial functions, i.e. preparing financial reports, accounts payable and receivable functions and reconciliations
• Experience in applying and/or administering resource and/or financial legislation
• Experience using Yukon Government computerized financial systems (i.e. FMIS, Quest and Front End) would be an asset
   

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and 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 their:
 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong 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