Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

While this position is located in Hay River, the Accounting Clerk will provide financial transaction processing support for all GNWT Departments, NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities; as well as administrative support to the Division. The successful incumbent is responsible for ensuring all financial transactions are completed in an accurate, consistent, timely manner and in accordance with Federal and Territorial legislation, regulations, agreements, policies and business processes.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities





- Basic knowledge of employee perks and general financial statement information.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations of legislation, employment agreements, manuals and other payroll principles.
- Ability to collect, review, understand and effectively address complaints concerning earnings, benefit coverages and deductions for various employee types.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines.
Proficient in the use of desktop software applications

- Typically attained by;

Grade 12 and 1 year of related coursework with 2 years of related experience; OR 5 years related experience, preferably in public service environment

Equivalencies may include

- Diploma in related field with 1 year of related experience

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE

HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1

Tel (867) 875-8086

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Accounting Clerk (Hay River)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Hay River