We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization by supporting essential financial functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, and a commitment to delivering accurate and efficient results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Assist in audit preparation and reporting activities.<br>• Manage accounts receivable duties, including tracking payments and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Perform payment processing tasks while adhering to company policies.<br>• Support the reconciliation of financial statements and accounts.<br>• Collaborate with team members to analyze financial data and provide insights.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems such as Sage or ERP platforms effectively.<br>• Maintain a high level of customer service when addressing financial inquiries.<br>• Contribute to the improvement of accounting processes and workflows.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent owner managed organization located in the Ottawa region. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (80-85K)</p><p>-Full benefits</p><p>-3 weeks vacation/Christmas closure</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Hours: 8:30-5PM</p><p>-Fully on site (no remote work)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>-Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including posting vendor invoices and scheduling timely payments.</p><p>-Oversee accounts receivable functions, including processing monthly billings, applying incoming payments to correct accounts, and performing collections activity.</p><p>-Conduct daily bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy in general ledger entries.</p><p>-Administer weekly payroll processing and handle all related remittances, including union contributions and other statutory filings.</p><p>-Manage and process wage garnishments, including implementation and remittance.</p><p>-Monitor and record fixed asset transactions.</p><p>-Prepare and file weekly, monthly, and quarterly tax reports, such as WSIB, EHT, HST, and Corporate Tax Installments.</p><p>-Prepare month-end closing entries and generate job costing reports for ownership review.</p><p>-Compile and submit required monthly documentation to the external accounting firm.</p><p>-Submit financial reports to banking institutions on a monthly basis.</p><p>-Archive year-end documents and tax filings for compliance and audit purposes.</p><p>-Analyze cash flow and monitor liquidity.</p><p>-Review and verify the accuracy of all company credit card transactions.</p><p>-Assemble complete year-end financial files, including trial balance, for external accounting review.</p><p>-Support accounting activities across multiple company entities as required.</p><p>-Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits such as CRA and WSIB.</p><p>-Administer and manage Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) cases as they arise.</p><p>-Ensure timely renewal and secure semiannual WSIB Clearance Certificates.</p><p>-Review and coordinate annual insurance policy renewals in collaboration with insurance brokers.</p><p>-Complete credit applications and respond to credit reference check requests.</p><p>-Prepare Statements of Prequalification for various projects.</p><p>Obtain Letters of Reference from surety providers and banking institutions.</p><p>-Support bid and contract management through administrative tasks, including preparing and submitting required documentation and setting up contract files.</p><p>-Prepare and monitor change orders and purchase orders as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a client that's looking to add a Bookkeeper to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (60-65K)</p><p>-Full benefits </p><p>-3 weeks vacation </p><p>-Free parking</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and processing of the invoicing, ensuring all billing statements are completed on a quarterly basis.</p><p>• Handle full-cycle accounting tasks, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger updates, and journal entries.</p><p>• Prepare and issue monthly invoices for government vehicle usage.</p><p>• Manage invoicing for government shipments, including air and other transportation methods.</p><p>• Administer claims related to long-distance and local transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.</p><p>• Carry out revenue distribution tasks and ensure funds are allocated correctly.</p><p>• Provide support for diverse accounting activities and assist with day-to-day financial operations as needed.</p>
<p>Our East end manufacturing client is seeking a new Controller who reports to the Director of Finance. You perform and oversee a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities & Duties:</strong></p><p><em>(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)</em></p><p><br></p><p>Financial Analysis:</p><p>• Review & consolidate AP/AR cash forecasts on a weekly basis</p><p>• Review sales order changes and reconcile on a weekly basis to backlog reports</p><p>• Perform analysis on costs and revenues of projects</p><p>• Full variance reporting, analysis and planning</p><p>• Intercompany payments and account reconciliations</p><p>• Work with project managers to review & report actual and forecasted costs, revenue, billings, margins and investigate project issues as they arise</p><p>• Responsible for producing internal management reports</p><p>• Respond to data requests using various databases</p><p><br></p><p>Inventory and System Controls:</p><p>• Monitoring accuracy of inventory flow in ERP system</p><p>• Review and maintain obsolescence provisions on a quarterly basis</p><p>• Develop and participate in new system procedures that improve the accuracy of inventory valuations and counts (RMA)</p><p>• Co-ordinate and attend periodic inventory counts as well as an annual count of the company’s assets</p><p>Month-end Close:</p><p>• Organize, undertake and delegate tasks within month-end close routines</p><p>• Prepare journal entries</p><p>• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>• Preparation of year-end audited financial statements and notes</p><p>• Prepare and distribute monthly program-specific information to Project Managers</p><p><br></p><p>Management:</p><p>• Manage the Intermediate Accountant and Accounting Administrator, ensuring sufficient and appropriate coverage of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions throughout the year</p><p>• Liaise and maintain vendor records with 3rd party payment provider</p><p>• Back up as required for AP/AR functions</p><p>• Back up for Corporate credit card administration</p><p>• Ongoing cross-training between all Accounting Team functions</p><p>• Lead interim and year-end external audit requirements</p><p>• Lead and/or assist with governmental audits as required</p><p>• Prepare working sheets for Corporate Tax Return and SRED reporting</p><p>• Monthly Statutory filings</p><p>• Create and maintain departmental policies and procedures</p><p><br></p><p>Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes:</p><p>• Liaise with Database Administrator and Operational teams to support and test system enhancements related to reporting efficiency, operational controls, data integrity and table/application maintenance</p><p>• Reporting to U.S. parent company</p><p>• Prepare Stats Canada reports</p><p>• Other accounting projects and duties, as required</p><p>• Participate in other functional area initiatives as requested</p><p>• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems</p>
