The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! 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. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their applications. We are currently seeking a dynamic and engaged individual to assume the position of Budgeting and Taxation Officer with the Corporate Services Department.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Budgeting, Taxation and Evaluation, the incumbent provides a full range of clerical, customer support services and analyses for budgeting, property taxes and assessment, and reconciles the sub-ledgers to the various asset and liability general ledger accounts. This position is responsible for handling and resolving customer inquiries and requests about taxes and maintaining files for the division. This position also assists with annual budget preparations.

The position requires specialized formal education or training in a broad accounting discipline, which can normally be acquired within a two-year period of full-time attendance in a post-secondary institution or enrollment in a formal accounting program. In addition, the position requires two to three years' practical experience. Familiarity with computer based systems and programs is essential. A general knowledge of integrated accounting software is also required. The complexity and amount of detail related to each aspect of the job is considerable, thereby requiring good organization, resourcefulness, initiative, flexibility, accuracy and adaptability.

The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive annual salary of $66,443.97 - $77,929.71 and a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than May 14, 2024.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife website at www.yellowknife.ca 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.