Finance Officer

The City of Dawson is seeking a Finance Officer to join our Finance Department. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, maintaining financial records, providing front office and Finance Department coverage, and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the City. What You'll Do The Finance Officer's responsibilities include: Processing accounts payable, including verifying invoices, coding expenses, preparing payments, electronic funds transfers, credit card payments and bank auto-payments; Reconciling vendor accounts and responding to vendor inquiries; Maintaining accurate accounts payable, vendor, contract and financial records; Preparing accounts payable reports for Council meetings; Maintaining Workers' Compensation records for contractors and purchase order records; Assisting with funding applications and project progress reporting; Assisting the Chief Financial Officer with account reconciliations; Providing coverage and support for other Finance administrative positions during absences or peak periods; and Performing other related duties as assigned. What We're Looking For Applicants should have: Completion of a business accounting course and/or two years of experience in the accounting field; Experience providing accounts payable services in a computerized environment; Working knowledge of electronic financial systems and general accounting processes; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines; Good written and verbal communication skills; Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; The ability to work independently and as part of a team; and The ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Diamond and knowledge of City of Dawson bylaws would be considered assets. A job description is available on request. Salary & Benefits This is a full-time, unionized position. The Finance Officer is classified as a Level 3 position under the Collective Agreement between the Yukon Employees' Union and the City of Dawson, with a 2026 annual salary range of $64,918 to $77,900, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Closing Date: This posting will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received before 2pm on Monday August 24, 2026. The City of Dawson thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants who qualify for an interview may be contacted. To learn more about our community and what we have to offer please visit our website at: www.cityofdawson.ca

The Finance Officer is responsible for processing accounts payable, maintaining financial records, and providing front office coverage for the City of Dawson. They also assist the Chief Financial Officer with account reconciliations and support day-to-day financial operations.

Applicants must have completed a business accounting course or possess two years of experience in the accounting field. Proficiency in computerized accounting environments and Microsoft Office applications is required.

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Accounts payable
• Financial records maintenance
• Invoice verification
• Electronic funds transfers
• Account reconciliation
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational skills
• Time-management
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Diamond
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• Vendor Contracts
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• Front Office
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Workers' Compensation
• Progress Reporting
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Finance Officer
• Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week