Accounting Assistant Ii (12M Term)

Are you looking for a challenging role that gives you rewarding opportunities? We are looking for someone to join our team as a Accounting Assistant II! The Accounting Assistant II is responsible for providing effective and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payment obligations as well as meeting the month-end and timelines. The Accounting Assistant is expected to maintain a strong internal control environment and support development of new strategies for improved and streamlined processes.

What will you be doing!

• Validating and processing supplier invoices to ensure they align with the terms and conditions of the assigned purchase orders and comply with ethical business practices as well as CNL policies and procedures.
• Validating purchase orders/contracts terms and how they align with the supplier invoice.
• Establishing and maintaining business documents that support the accounts payable transactions.
• Ensuring the integrity of the invoice for control and audit process in compliance with company policy
• Interacting with Cash and Banking to process wire payments, prepayments, and foreign currency payments.
• Performing financial analysis including the preparation of adhoc reports for customers, contract administration, and procurement.
• Responding to specific queries about accounts and provides insight and documentation as required.
• Providing analytical troubleshooting support, investigation, and consultation.
• Liaising with internal and external customers to provide problem and dispute resolution with regards to outstanding payments.
• Resolving obstacles with procurement and contract administration so that timely payments can be made.
• Analysis of the On-Hold report and supplier account statements to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Providing single point of contact service to support suppliers and requisitions for timely invoice processing and problem resolution.

What we are looking for:

• Completed post-secondary education in a related field, commerce, finance, economics, accounting, business administration.
• 4 years' experience in Accounts Payable or business administration
• Analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to think independently
• Oral and written communication skills to relay information during one-on-one sessions to interpret existing procedures to customers and coworkers.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem resolution and analytical skills.
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with internal customers.
• Collaboration and team work skills to maintain a healthy work environment.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and establish own priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to be able to create spreadsheets, write emails, etc
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ethical business practices.

Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security".

Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that's right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension!

Location:
CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our Work from Home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external etc. Of course, we always love a visit to site when possible!

About CNL:
CNL is Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.

Our Priorities:

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.