Accounting Clerk

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A military support organization is seeking an Accounting Clerk in Yellowknife. The ideal candidate will manage accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable, and must have experience in accounting or a related field. Benefits include health insurance and a flexible work schedule. This is an on-site position, contributing positively to the community of CAF members, veterans, and their families.

Benefits

Drug coverage

Flexible work options

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Some years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Experience in data entry, record-keeping and customer service.
• Aptitude to learn and manage defined priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash handling.
• Verify source documents and enter into the book of accounts.
• Calculate, prepare and issue financial documents.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

College diploma or certificate in Accounting or related field

High school diploma with experience in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re a community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in daily life. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance well-being in mental, social, physical, financial and familial areas. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts, family support and charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting CAF members, veterans and their families and act with integrity. Thriving in a close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission and continuously seek ideas to deliver the best programs and services. We offer a commitment to health, wellness and growth, with diverse roles across many locations where you can make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As an Accounting Clerk, you will perform accounting-related tasks utilizing knowledge of the entire accounting cycle. Your duties may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling and account/bank reconciliations completed in a computerized financial system.

You will receive source documents, verify for compliance and enter in the book of accounts. You will calculate, verify, prepare and issue financial documents and/or reports while ensuring accuracy and integrity.

This is a hands-on role, requiring the ability to efficiently manage tasks with defined priorities and fixed monthly deadlines. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, customer service skills and an aptitude to learn are important.

In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you thrive in a customer-focused environment, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and have a positive attitude, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• College diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, AND some years of experience in accounting, or in a related field
• (OR High school diploma AND several years of experience in accounting)

Experience

• In accounting
• In data entry, data manipulation, record-keeping and retrieval techniques
• In drafting correspondence and reports
• In office administration
• In providing customer service
• In maintaining electronic and manual filing systems

Competencies

• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

Language Requirements

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
• Reading: Basic
• Writing: Basic
• Oral: Functional

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care, Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
• Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
• Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

Start Date

October 2025

Inclusion and Accommodation

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.