<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Full Charge Bookkeeper </strong>to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a busy organization in <strong>Ottawa's west-end</strong>. This role is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounting cycle with accuracy, maintain reliable financial records, and support payroll, tax, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently with computerized accounting systems and Excel-based reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>� Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle, including transaction processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.</p><p>� Maintain accurate financial records by overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger updates, and account balancing.</p><p>� Prepare and process payroll using established systems while ensuring timely payments and compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p>� Produce regular financial reports and spreadsheets to support budgeting, management review, and operational decision-making.</p><p>� Administer tax-related bookkeeping tasks, including recording liabilities, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with remittance activities.</p><p>� Use accounting platforms such as ADP, Great Plains, and other computerized systems to enter, review, and verify financial data.</p><p>� Support sales-related accounting activities by recording revenue transactions and ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.</p><p>� Identify discrepancies in financial information, investigate variances, and resolve issues to maintain data integrity.</p><p>� Contribute to updates in accounting processes or system-related changes by helping maintain continuity and accurate recordkeeping during transitions.</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals.</p><p>Our construction client is seeking a controller to join their team on a 3-month interim basis. This is a full-time, on-site role (5 days/week) located in the east end offering a collaborative team environment, excellent work-life balance, and a modern office setting.</p><p>This opportunity also offers strong long-term potential, as the organization is planning a future ERP implementation, which could create additional career opportunities for the successful candidate.</p><p>The Controller’s duties will include:</p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations for multiple entities.</li><li>Manage monthly and year-end close activities, including Bank reconciliations, General ledger review and KPI reporting, WIP adjustments, Cash flow forecasting (13-week forecast), Project cost tracking</li><li>Prepare and file monthly statutory remittances, including HST, Payroll source deductions, EHT, WSIB and RRSP Contributions</li><li>Process weekly payroll remittances and employee expense reimbursements.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including collections oversight.</li><li>Coordinate monthly progress billings and supplier payments.</li><li>Prepare borrowing base and financial reporting packages for lenders.</li><li>Support annual external audit processes.</li><li>Maintain rent rolls and annual common area fee calculations.</li><li>Ensure accurate setup of new projects/jobs within Sage.</li><li>Assist with process improvement and evaluation of accounting operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>