Accounting Assistant II

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear innovation firm is seeking an Accounting Assistant II based in Chalk River, Ontario. This fully remote role involves validating and processing supplier invoices, providing analytical support, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have completed post-secondary education in finance or business, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and have 4 years of relevant experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Benefits effective from day one

Tuition support for ongoing learning

Defined-benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or business administration.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Security Clearance Eligibility with 3-5 years of verifiable history.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate vendor invoices and purchase orders.
• Provide vendor support related to payables and financial analysis.
• Liaise with customers to resolve payment disputes.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Completed post-secondary education in finance or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for your next challenge? Do you enjoy validating and processing supplier invoices to ensure they align with purchase order terms and conditions? Are you someone who thrives on providing analytical support, troubleshooting issues, conducting investigations, and offering meaningful consultation?

If you answered yes — this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our Chalk River location is currently looking for an Accounting Assistant II. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

What will you be doing

• Processing Vendor Invoices: Validating and processing supplier invoices to ensure alignment with the terms and conditions of assigned purchase orders, while complying with ethical business practices and CNL policies and procedures.
• Validating purchase order/contract terms and their alignment with supplier invoices.
• Establishing and maintaining business documents to support accounts payable transactions.
• Ensuring invoice integrity for control and audit processes, in compliance with company policies.
• Interacting with Cash and Banking for processing wire payments, prepayments, and foreign currency payments.

• Providing Vendor Support Related to Payables: Performing financial analysis, including preparing ad hoc reports for customers, contract administration, and procurement.
• Responding to specific account queries and providing insight and documentation as required.
• Providing analytical troubleshooting support, conducting investigations, and offering consultation.
• Liaising with internal and external customers to resolve issues and disputes related to outstanding payments.
• Resolving obstacles with procurement and contract administration to enable timely payments.
• Analyzing the On-Hold report and supplier account statements to ensure timely invoice payments.
• Serving as a single point of contact to support suppliers and requisitioners by facilitating timely invoice processing and problem resolution.

• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for

• Education
  • Completed post-secondary education in a related field, such as commerce, finance, economics, accounting, or business administration.
• Experience
  • 4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or business administration.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think independently
  • Oral and written communication skills to relay information during one-on-one sessions, to interpret existing procedures to customers and coworkers.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem resolution and analytical skills.
  • Tact and courtesy in dealing with internal customers.
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills to maintain a healthy work environment.
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and establish own priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to be able to create spreadsheets, write emails, etc.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's Standard on Security Screening and the Policy on Government Security.

Working Conditions

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• This position is part of the USW4096 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW4096 Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security

Location and remote work

Location: Fully Remote

This position is offered on a fully remote basis, allowing you to work from home anywhere in Canada. You’ll collaborate virtually with a dynamic team across CNL sites, helping to advance Canada’s clean energy and environmental goals from your home office.

Please note: This is a remote position supporting the Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Read more about it in our policy.

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge and respect Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects.

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