Original job description
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
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, Bilingual (English and French) 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 an on-site position with an assigned work location.
START DATE
2 November 2026
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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Responsibilities
Perform accounting tasks across the accounting cycle, including payables, receivables, cash handling, reconciliations, and entering verified source documents into the financial system. Prepare and issue accurate financial documents and reports while managing prioritized tasks and monthly deadlines.
Requirements
A college diploma or certificate in accounting, business administration, or a related field is required, along with some years of accounting or related experience. Experience with accounting, data entry and record-keeping, correspondence and reports, office administration, customer service, and filing systems is required; strong computer skills, including Excel, are important.
Skills
- Accounting Cycle
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Cash Handling
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Data Entry
- Data Manipulation
- Record-Keeping
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Office Administration
- Electronic And Manual Filing
- Communication
- Organization
Benefits
- Drug Coverage
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Virtual Care
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Mental Health Support
- Travel Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Family-Related Leave
- Personal Days
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Group Savings Plans
- Professional Association Memberships
- Online Learning
- LinkedIn Learning Subscription
- Second Language Training
- Member Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Accounting
- Accounting Cycle
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Cash Handling
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Computerized Financial System
- Source Documents
- Financial Documents
- Financial Reports
- Data Entry
- Data Manipulation
- Record-Keeping
- Correspondence
- Office Administration
- Customer Service
- Electronic Filing
- Manual Filing
- Microsoft Excel
- Monthly Deadlines
- Financial Services
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Wellness And Fitness Services
