Senior Accounting Clerk-EN
Top Benefits
About the role
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 a Senior Accounting Clerk, you will perform accounting-related tasks using knowledge of the entire accounting cycle. Your duties will include examination and verification of the accuracy of data and authorization of routine payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals.
You will maintain records in support of compliance activities. You will reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, and process purchase orders, cheques, invoices and cheque requisitions. You will prepare adjustments (JVs) and forward for action. You will assist with the preparation of work schedules and work procedures as well as assist peers with job duties.
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, great customer service skills and an aptitude to learn are important.
In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you adapt well to improving business processes, 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
College diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field AND several years of experience in a related field
Experience
In bookkeeping
In financial statement preparation
In reports management
In office administration
In records management
In budget administration
In cash handling
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
Language Requirements
English Essential or French Essential, Bilingual an asset
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 a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
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.
Ontario
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About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
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.
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Senior Accounting Clerk-EN
Top Benefits
About the role
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 a Senior Accounting Clerk, you will perform accounting-related tasks using knowledge of the entire accounting cycle. Your duties will include examination and verification of the accuracy of data and authorization of routine payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals.
You will maintain records in support of compliance activities. You will reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, and process purchase orders, cheques, invoices and cheque requisitions. You will prepare adjustments (JVs) and forward for action. You will assist with the preparation of work schedules and work procedures as well as assist peers with job duties.
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, great customer service skills and an aptitude to learn are important.
In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you adapt well to improving business processes, 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
College diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field AND several years of experience in a related field
Experience
In bookkeeping
In financial statement preparation
In reports management
In office administration
In records management
In budget administration
In cash handling
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
Language Requirements
English Essential or French Essential, Bilingual an asset
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 a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
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.
Ontario
Not the right fit? Search for Accounting Clerk jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
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.