Finance - General Accounting Agent

Cree Nation Government; Nemiscau; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cree Nation Government is seeking a General Accounting Agent in Nemaska, QC. This permanent full-time role performs administrative accounting tasks, processes accounts payable, and maintains vendor files within the Finance department.

Key duties include opening and routing mail, handling checks and signatures, data entry for payments, and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Fluency in Cree and English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year or less of relevant work experience preferred.
• Fluency in Cree and English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Open, date, stamp and distribute incoming correspondence; mail checks and documents.
• Maintain and operate printers, scanners, fax machines; manage office supplies.
• Photocopy invoices and other documents; obtain signatures for checks and bank transfers.
• Maintain vendor files and accounting correspondence; organize payments.
• Data entry for accounts payable; verify invoices against purchase orders; prepare payments.

Skills

Customer focus

Effective communication

Discretion confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location of Work: Nemaska

Status: Permanent Full-time

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Core Functions

The General Accounting Agent is responsible for performing the administrative accounting functions.

Functional Responsibilities

• Open, date, stamp and distribute incoming correspondence. Mail checks and other documents.
• Maintain and operate all printers/scanners/fax machines within Finance dept. Change cartridges and place orders when office supplies are low.
• Photocopy invoices and other types of information.
• Obtain signatures from signatories for checks and bank transfers.
• Maintain vendor files & file accounting correspondence and payments.
• Analyze statements and request copies of outstanding invoices.
• Organize finance room box files

Other Responsibilities

• Perform data entry of accounts payable (verification of suppliers’ invoices, matching with purchase orders, sort, and preparation of payments to suppliers and correspondence) when needed.
• Process payments based on approved timesheets when requested.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma.

Experience

• One year or less of relevant work experience.

Language

• Fluency in Cree.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively.
• Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Additional Requirements

• Typical office setting where there is low level of physical demands.

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.