Accounting Clerk - Norman Wells, Canada - Government of Northwest Territories
Description
GNWT Financial and Employee Shared Services is responsible for providing a range of financial services for all Departments of the GNWT, the NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities and includes operational offices in Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells and Inuvik. Under the shared services model, these responsibilities must be fulfilled for each respective client with often competing priorities, timelines and workload demands. This position is one of several Accounting Clerks who share these responsibilities across the Northwest Territories. The position receives mentoring and assistance from Senior Accounting Clerks within its team.
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 (People Soft) 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
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More Information
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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 # 24180 Closing Date: September 19, :59, Mountain Time.
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $36.71 per hour (approximately $71,584.50 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.