Customer Service/Finance Officer (Term – 8 months)

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Job title: Customer Service/Finance Officer (Term – 8 months)

Company: City of Yellowknife

Job description: The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their application.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Manager, Financial Services and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Customer Service and Finance, the Customer Service and Finance Officer is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical and administrative services and support for the City. This position is a hybrid role that greets, assists, and provides assistance, customer service support and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the City and conducts transactional financial services as required for the division.QUALIFICATIONSThe successful applicant requires a diploma in Accounting or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of practical experience in an accounting or financial environment. Responsibilities will include providing direct customer support both in person at City Hall and on the phone. This position is also responsible for processing transactions, reconciling cash receipt data for various divisions and supporting the maintenance of all recurring financial transactions including payable, receivables, utilities and taxation payments. You will prepare bank deposits and process all transactional payments including program registration and facility booking, lotteries, permits and business licenses.SALARYThe City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $75,136.61 as well as housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450 per month.Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than April 25, 2025.Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Job date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:42:43 GMT