Competition No.:	357	Hours Per Week:	Full time
Close Date:	n/a	Remuneration:	$89,000 per year
Location:	BOARD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE	Instructions:	Online/via email
Duration:

Yellowknife Education District No. 1 invites applications for the following position:

 

Payroll and Finance Officer

YK1 District Board Office

Full-time starting as soon as possible

Excluded Position

 

The Payroll and Finance Officer works collaboratively in a team environment to ensure timely and accurate preparation of payroll and reporting of financial information. This role is responsible for the administration of the payroll system including monthly payroll, reconciliations and required legislated reporting. In addition, the position provides support in monitoring financial procedures, completing various accounting tasks and financial reporting functions.

The successful candidates should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Degree or diploma in Business with a major in accounting;

• Certification as a Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) or a willingness to become certified;

• A minimum of three years experience processing a full cycle of payroll/financial accounting and year end audits;

• Basic knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);

• Sound knowledge of computerized payroll and financial systems;

• Knowledge and experience with computers, specifically spreadsheets, word processing, and the ability to troubleshoot;

• Strong analytical skills and abilities;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• The ability to work as a positive team player with an ability to multitask;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet continuous deadlines and expectations;

• Must be bondable.

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit cover letter, resume and (3) references with email addresses to Landon Kowalzik, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Learning at landon.kowalzik@yk1.nt.ca. This competition will remain open until Friday, July 26, 2024 or when a suitable candidate is found.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

All YK1 Employees must undergo a criminal record clearance.

Required Certificates :

• Three References: email/name
• Attach Resume & Cover letter
• Vulnerable Sector Check

Required Education and Training :

• none

Preferred Education and Training :

• none