Accounts Payable Officer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS Competition #: 2026-08-008 Accounts Payable Officer - Permanent Department: Finance & Capital Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT Posting Date: August 24, 2026 Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Start Date: Immediately Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($88,666.50 annually) Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 4, 2026 Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Officer coordinates and processes the TH Government’s accounts payable in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and GAAP. The incumbent validates invoices, ensures proper coding and documentation, processes weekly payment runs, maintains vendor reconciliations, and supports accurate financial reporting and audit readiness. The incumbent works within the Sage Intacct financial operating system and provides professional client service to Departments, vendors, Citizens, financial institutions and auditors. An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires. If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. Essential Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a degree, diploma or coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or a relevant field, along with two years of work experience in finance or administration (preferred); an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered. Working knowledge of financial databases and AP processes. Experience with Sage Intacct or a similar ERP is an asset. Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, multitasking and time management skills. Ability to meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to prepare accurate documentation from verbal or written instructions. Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures and GAAP. Conditions of Employment: Criminal Record Check Valid Class 5 Driver's license with clear driver's abstract TH101 Cultural Awareness training. A detailed job description is available upon request. Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/ Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: [email protected] Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”

The Accounts Payable Officer coordinates and processes government accounts payable in accordance with legislation, policies, and GAAP. They are responsible for validating invoices, managing payment runs, maintaining vendor reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting.

Candidates must have completed Grade 12, supplemented by relevant coursework or a degree in bookkeeping or accounting. At least two years of work experience in finance or administration is preferred, along with proficiency in financial databases and Microsoft 365.

• Time managementPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• AccountingPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred
• BookkeepingPreferred

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• Accounts payable
• Financial reporting
• Sage Intacct
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Microsoft 365
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• Data entry
• Reconciliation
• Audit readiness
• Time management
• Planning
• Financial Operating Systems
• Valid Driver's License
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable
• Auditing
• Business Intelligence
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Sage Intacct (Financial Software)
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Multitasking
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Time Management
• Prioritization

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

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week