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Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation

Iqaluit, NU
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$78,715 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Dec 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing accounts receivable, property tax billing, and maintaining accurate financial records. They also ensure compliance with municipal by-laws and legislation while reconciling sub-ledgers to general control accounts.

Job details

The City of Iqaluit is looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation NOTE: Internal and external applicants are invited to apply. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation Department: Corporate Services Status: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $78,715.00 per annum, 35 hour/week Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum Union Status: Unionized Housing: No Staff Housing Available Closing Date: Open until Filled Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable & Property Taxation is responsible for billing & maintaining all Accounts Receivable and Property Taxation accounts. KEY Duties & Responsibilities Prepare computerized invoices and maintain accurate customer records. Preparing monthly invoices & statements for all AR accounts. Preparing and issuing all Property Tax notices & reports to customers, banks, and mortgage companies. Preparing and issuing all Grants In Lieu Tax notices. Preparing and issuing all Property Tax certificates. Ensures compliance with City By-Laws, Property Assessment Taxation Act & other applicable Legislation. Aid in verifying, updating & reconciling property taxation assessment roll in collaboration with Lands & Planning Department. Process any approved account adjustments as required. Maintain computerized AR & Property Tax sub ledgers. Respond to customer inquiries (written and verbal). Reconcile sub ledgers to the G/L Control Accounts. Prepare and process approved journal entries. Produce monthly accounts receivable aged trial balances. Prepare accounts receivable reports & arrears letters for overdue accounts. Review bank deposits for accuracy. Maintain land lease amortization database. Communication with legal representatives during sale of property. Maintain and follow established collection procedures. Recommend policy and procedure development & improvements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Level of Education/Training: Grade 12 Diploma Degree or diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent Minimum Level of Experience: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in financial administration to obtain a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), experience with preparing financial reports and computerized accounting systems. ASSESTS Enrolment in a recognized accounting association; Member in good standing with CPA Canada. Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages. Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered. • The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement. • Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma and a degree or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration. A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in financial administration and knowledge of GAAP are required.