Court Finance Officer

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Court Administration Services Manager, Court Finance Officer is responsible for processing fines and fees that total approximately $500,000 annually and answering inquiries on documents for 3 different Courts (Territorial, Supreme and Court of Appeal) and the Sheriff's Office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards at the intermediate level in order to balance ledgers and reconcile account;
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Court (Territorial/Supreme/Court of Appeal) and federal and territorial statutes/legislation that govern court actions and how these rules affect the financial aspect of court;
• Must always ensure that the independence of the judiciary is upheld;
• Ability to understand and follow the principles of court conduct and decorum.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Accounting Diploma with two years of experience in an accounting environment that includes at least one year completing ledger work and reconciling accounts, interpreting financial and administrative procedures, legislation and acts, and researching and responding to a variety of complex financial inquiries from a variety of clients.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
Fax View phone number on gov.nt.ca
View email address on gov.nt.ca

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