Finance - General Accounting Agent

Job summary

The General Accounting Agent is responsible for performing administrative accounting functions such as processing invoices, maintaining vendor files, and managing office equipment. They also perform data entry for accounts payable and assist with payment preparation and correspondence.

Job details

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. Pay cell guards on time sheets 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.

What you’ll do

The General Accounting Agent is responsible for performing administrative accounting functions such as processing invoices, maintaining vendor files, and managing office equipment. They also perform data entry for accounts payable and assist with payment preparation and correspondence.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and one year or less of relevant work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency in Cree and English are required, with French being considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data entry
• Accounts payable
• Administrative accounting
• Vendor file maintenance
• Invoice processing
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Customer service
• Office Supply Management
• Organizational Skills
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• English Language
• Finance
• French Language
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Invoicing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Finance General Manager
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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