The Senior Finance Clerk, located in Yellowknife, has functional responsibility for validating, authorizing, and recording financial transactions to ensure the availability of funds, proper application of controls, and compliance with trust, tax, and financial legislation.

This role requires ongoing interaction with clients, financial institutions, courts, and multiple levels of government, often involving sensitive financial and legal matters requiring discretion, judgment, and explicit communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand and interpret financial legislation and procedures; Organizational, clerical and keyboarding skills in addition to proficient verbal and written communication abilities are essential as the position deals extensively with the public sector and other government and banking institutions; Attention to detail and high level of accuracy to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately; Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A post-secondary education in bookkeeping or accounting and one year of experience. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.





More Information Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check.

Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28313 Closing Date: October 19, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour (approximately $73,905 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Senior Finance Clerk (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife