Benoit Aquin
By Michel Patry
Avataq Cultural Institute is a non-profit organization, created in 1980, dedicated to protecting and promoting the Language and Culture of the Inuit of Nunavik (Northern Quebec). The organization has its head office in Inukjuak, Nunavik, and an administrative office in Westmount, Québec.
AVATAQ is currently seeking a candidate for the following position: Accounting Clerk
Reporting to the Administration Department, the Accounting Clerk will perform the following tasks:
- Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements using computerized and manual systems;
- Code, total, batch, enter in a ledger or a computer, and verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, checks, invoices, requests for checks and bank statements;
- Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses, and previous budgets;
- Prepare statements, reports or periodic returns;
- Calculate the costs of materials and other expenses based on estimates, quotations and price lists;
- Respond to inquiries from customers, maintain good relations with customers and solve problems;
- Perform other related clerical duties, such as word processing, filing and record keeping, faxing and photocopying.
Job requirements:
- Vocational or collegial diploma in accounting;
- Good knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheet and Microsoft Dynamics software;
- Bilingualism is required. Knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset;
- Detail oriented and punctuality required.
Additional informations:
- Working schedule: Part-time 9am to 5pm, 3 days/week (21 hours/week);
- Salary: $21.00/hour;
- Location: Westmount Office;
- Deadline to submit resumes: Friday February 2, 2018.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. AVATAQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Submit applications to:
Michel Patry, Office Manager
4150, Ste-Catherine St. W. suite 360
Westmount, Québec, H3Z 2Y5
Fax: 514 989-8789
E-mail: michel.patry@avataq.qc.ca
