Accounting Clerk

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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

Located in Fort Smith and 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.

The Accounting Clerk audits, prepares and enters financial documents (accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee information for compensation and benefits) in the GNWT ERP System as well as 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 for the GNWT, NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities.

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

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT  X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-8343

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year 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

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28169

Closing Date: August 21, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $40.68 per hour (approximately $79,326. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.

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