Finance Clerk (NOC 14200)

About the Company: We are a Whitehorse Yukon-based prefab construction company. We build residential projects ranging from custom and spec homes to multi-family townhouse developments and commercial projects. We have contracts around Yukon in many different communities.
Job Summary: The finance clerk will manage the financial operations. This individual will process the company’s day-to-day accounting procedures (AP & AR) to ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and reported in accordance with local, territorial and federal laws.
Position: Onsite - Full time (40 hours a week)
Responsibilities:

• Managing accounts receivable and payable by receiving, processing, and paying invoices to vendors for goods and services provided by the organization.
• Maintaining financial records, including bank statements and accounting records.
• Managing cash flow by monitoring accounts receivable and payable.
• Reviewing reports, statements, and other documentation to determine if all transactions have been recorded correctly.
• Managing investment portfolios by researching investment opportunities and monitoring performance on financial metrics.
• Preparing financial reports for the organization using computerized accounting systems.
• Handling accounting tasks such as recording business transactions, posting entries to financial records, and calculating taxes due.
• Processing payroll including employee reimbursements, and other benefits.
• Remitting all taxes payable to the governing bodies (CRA, WCB, etc.) and meeting all deadlines;
• Preparing budgets and monitoring spending to ensure financial goals are met.
• Maintaining accurate financial records that fulfil financial reporting requirements.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports and other reports as needed.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies and Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Developing processes to streamline administrative and financial processes
• Special projects on an as-needed basis;

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree / diploma, or recognized equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Office Administration or similar.
• Similar experience in a professional office setting performing similar work.
• Payroll and Bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software is must.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Perceptive listening skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• A collaborator, able to build and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities with proven experience developing and managing budgets.
• Familiarity with federal, territorial, and local tax compliance regulations.