The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

The Accounting Clerk codes, totals, batches, enters, verifies and reconciles transactions related to accounts payables and receivables, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements in a computer system. They calculate, prepare, and issue documents or reports related to accounting such as financial statements and other managerial information reports, using computerized and manual systems. They receive source accounting documents, verify for policy compliance and enters them in the appropriate accounting registers. They verify the accuracy and integrity and assist in the preparation of financial statements and other management reports.

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

In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Experience in Prophet software is considered an asset

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

English Essential, Bilingual an asset

Reading: Basic

Writing: Basic

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: 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: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CFAppreciation.

12 December 2022

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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.