Accounting Clerk (Bilingual)

Unit Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Work Life Balance

Retirement Planning

Learning and Development

CF One discounts

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is hiring an Accounting Clerk to perform end-to-end accounting tasks, including payables, receivables, cash handling and reconciliations in a computerized system.

The role requires strong Excel skills, accuracy and the ability to manage documents and reports within fixed monthly deadlines. On-site position with bilingual English/French requirements and a team-focused, customer-service environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and several years of accounting experience
• Experience in accounting, data entry and record-keeping
• Drafting correspondence and reports, plus office administration
• Customer service experience and strong filing/retrieval skills
• Bilingual English and French essential

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform cash handling and bank reconciliations
• Enter source documents and maintain accounting records
• Prepare and issue financial documents and reports with accuracy
• Meet fixed monthly deadlines and work as part of a team

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Data entry

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career 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 account payables, account receivables, 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 is 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 NEEDED

• Education, Certifications and Licenses
• 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

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

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), 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

As soon as possible

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.