The Yuutu?it?ath Department of Finance has an immediate opening for the position of Accountant. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant is responsible for the completion of the annual accounting cycle, including analyses through interim to year-end financial statements within deadlines. The Accountant assists in the support, recording and maintenance of the accounting system environment, policies, processes and procedures in accordance with the applicable public sector standards. For a copy of the complete position description, please contact Iris Frank, Director of Operations (contact information below).

Qualifications and Experience:

Secondary school graduation
Completion of third year from a recognized accounting education program leading to a professional accounting designation
Minimum five years of directly related complex accounting work experience, preferably with First Nations, local government, or public practice
Criminal Record Check
Bondable
Valid Cl ss 5 BC Driver’s License

Please note that, in accordance with Section A 2.0 – 1, of the Yuutu?it?ath Government Personnel Policy, the Yuutu?it?ath is applying an aboriginal employment preference first to Yuutu?it?ath Citizens and second to members of other First Nations. In addition, the Yuutu?it?ath  will request a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.