Accounting Clerk

Position Type

Permanent Full time

Compensation Range

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 an Accounting Clerk, you will perform accounting-related tasks utilizing knowledge of the entire accounting cycle. Your duties may include account payables, account receivables, cash handling and account/bank reconciliations completed in a computerized financial system.

You will receive source documents, verify for compliance and enter in the book of accounts. You will calculate, verify, prepare and issue financial documents and/or reports while ensuring accuracy and integrity.

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, customer service skills and an aptitude to learn is important.

In this fast-paced environment, everyone works as one team. If you 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, Business Administration, or a related field, AND some years of experience in accounting, or in a related field

(OR 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

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

English essential

Reading

Basic

Writing

Basic

Oral

Functional

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy)

01/12/2026

Other Information

The location for this position is:

On-Site

The address associated with this location is:

2 Hackaberry Street, Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada

Relocation Eligibility:

The successful candidate is not eligible for relocation benefits. The successful candidate must live within the area of selection or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Important Note

This job advertisement closes at 12:00 AM (midnight) on the indicated closing date, according to the position’s local time zone. The posting is no longer available for applications once that date begins. To be considered, your application must be submitted before the specified deadline. If you experience any technical issues submitting your application, please email careers@cfmws.com before the deadline.

WHY JOIN CFMWS?

• A supportive and collaborative culture that values creativity, integrity and teamwork
• The opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members, their families and Veterans
• Health and Wellbeing benefits (based on eligibility these can include drug, vision and dental coverage, healthcare spending account and access to telemedicine)
• Work-life balance (including leaves) and retirement planning (based on eligibility this includes access to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Opportunities for professional development, learning and career growth
• National and local discounts and perks
  
  

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits.

INCLUSION, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity or assessment, please inform the recruitment team promptly of any accommodation measures that would help ensure you are assessed fairly and equitably. All information relating to accommodation measures will be handled confidentially.