We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our client’s team in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who brings strong hands-on accounting experience, confidence using QuickBooks Desktop, and advanced spreadsheet skills in Excel. The successful candidate will support day-to-day financial operations, maintain accurate records, and help keep accounting processes organized and up to date.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, including recording financial transactions accurately in QuickBooks Desktop.<br>• Process vendor invoices and payments while ensuring accounts payable records are complete and current.<br>• Monitor incoming payments, issue invoices as needed, and maintain accurate accounts receivable balances.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations to confirm financial records align with supporting documentation.<br>• Complete data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Assist with payroll processing and help ensure employee payments are handled on schedule.<br>• Support month-end activities by preparing records, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Use Excel to organize financial information, track key data, and prepare supporting reports.

• Demonstrated experience working in a full-cycle bookkeeping role.<br>• Strong practical knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop in a hands-on accounting environment.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial data.<br>• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.<br>• Ability to complete bank reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities.<br>• Familiarity with payroll processing and maintaining accurate financial records.<br>• High level of accuracy in data entry and strong attention to detail.

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