Accounting Clerk

Job Summary And Requirements Department of Environment – who we are As trusted environmental stewards, Department of Environment professionals are committed to a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Yukon. Our people are dedicated to keeping the air, land, and water clean, the responsible management of wildlife and fostering opportunities to connect with nature. We enrich governance through building our relationships with Yukon First Nation and transboundary Indigenous partners and through the application of both science and traditional knowledge in our decision-making. Department of Environment’s Finance branch is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team. This position is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the branch as well as overseeing accounts payable for the department. Who We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate strives to provide excellent client service through clear and helpful communication, time management, and organizational skills. The position is best suited to someone who is self-motivated, enjoys working with numbers, reconciling data, detailed oriented, and thrives in a team environment. For more information about this position, please contact [email protected] Manager, Finance Branch. Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your application) Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based on the detailed information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions. Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, administrative finance, or a related field. Experience processing financial transactions or experience with data entry or performing clerical work in an accounting or financial setting. Experience providing client support. Experience using various computerized financial systems (e.g. Quest, Excel, QuickBooks, Sage) considered an asset. Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered. Skills Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability Candidates should have, and may be assessed on: Demonstrated client focus Well-honed interpersonal skills Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational abilities Strong time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Numeracy skills To learn more about what the Yukon Government and the Yukon has to offer, check out these links: Top 100 Employer What We Offer Our Employees Working at the Yukon Government Explore Whitehorse Travel Yukon Eligibility List 12 months

The Accounting Clerk provides financial and administrative services to the Finance branch. The role is specifically responsible for overseeing accounts payable for the department.

Candidates need coursework in bookkeeping or accounting and experience with financial transactions, data entry, or clerical work. Proficiency in computerized financial systems and Microsoft Office is considered an asset.

• BookkeepingPreferred
• AccountingPreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred
• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Financial Transactions
• Data Entry
• Client Support
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention To Detail
• Numeracy Skills
• Organizational Abilities
• Critical Thinking

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate