Senior Accounting Clerk (Ottawa)

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain records in support of compliance activities.
• Reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, and process purchase orders, cheques, invoices and cheque requisitions.
• Prepare adjustments (JVs) and forward for action.
• 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.

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

• Bookkeeping
• Financial statement preparation
• Reports management
• Office administration
• Records management
• Budget administration
• Cash handling

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Client focus
• Organizational knowledge
• Communication
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• 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.

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.