General Accountant

The Construction Division of Makivvik is non-profit organization responsible for implementing the Inuit Housing Program in Nunavik. Its main objective is to build quality housing while maximizing employment opportunities for Inuit, providing training and promoting the local economy as much as possible.

Reports to:

The Assistant Director of Finance in the Construction Division

Location:

Montréal or Kuujjuaq

Salary:
Between $60,000 and $80,000 annually

All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as:

• Simplified Pension Plan:
  
  Employer Contribution 7%
• Group Insurance:
  Life, LTD, Health, & Dental
  Vacation:
  Starting at 20 days
• Gas Allowance:
  To a max. of $3,500
  Sick Days: 15 days
• Travel Benefit:
  To a max. of $25,000
  Isolation Premium:
  To a max. of $20,800
• Housing Allowance:
  To a max. of $12,000
  Cargo Allowance:
  To a max. of $6,500

• Manage high-volume and complex accounts payable activities, including utility and logistics-related invoices.
• Match supplier invoices to Purchase Orders (POs) or contracts, verify appropriate general ledger coding, and obtain required departmental approvals.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of subcontractors and serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding payment status, missing invoices, and statement discrepancies.
• Coordinate the secure distribution and tracking of financial documents, including mail, cheque deposits, and shipping logistics (e.g., sulukpaks/waybills).
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic filing systems to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Maintain current records of leases, contracts, and subcontractor agreements in accordance with divisional requirements.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and general ledger account balancing to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Assist in the preparation of auxiliary schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Upon successful mastery of the accounts payable cycle, act as the designated primary backup for the Payroll Team.
• Identify inefficiencies in accounts payable processes and recommend improvements.
• Be available to travel, as requested.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounts payable.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing complex and high-volume workloads.
• Proficiency with MAESTRO or a comparable ERP system, as well as strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills in at least two (2) of the following three (3) languages:
  Inuktitut, English and/or French.
• Security clearance is required.