Accountant Entry Level Jobs in Kanata, ON

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Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
21.375 - 24.75 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis for a short-term assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can help manage an increase in workload while supporting day-to-day financial operations. The role requires strong communication skills, accuracy in high-volume processing, and the ability to work efficiently across payable and receivable activities. Responsibilities: • Process a large volume of invoices accurately and ensure entries are recorded in Sage in a timely manner. • Review outstanding invoices, clear manual backlogs, and follow through on payment processing activities. • Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including billing and payment tracking. • Enter financial data with a high level of accuracy while maintaining organized documentation. • Make required payment or invoice adjustments and ensure changes are properly reflected in the system. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to resolve invoice, billing, or payment issues.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Ottawa, ON
remote
Temporary
39.5865 - 45.837 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable to own the full Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) accounting cycle, including cash application, billing, credit, collections, and customer account management. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-minded accounting professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys improving processes.The Senior Accountant’s duties will include:<ul><li>Process and apply customer payments, including ACH, credit card, and check transactions</li><li>Manage billing for API platform fees, vendor discount programs, and marketing-related invoicing</li><li>Review credit applications, monitor credit limits, and oversee collections activity and AR aging</li><li>Prepare bad debt accruals, write-offs, reconciliations, and AR-related month-end reporting</li><li>Support audit requests and maintain accurate AR balances and supporting documentation</li><li>Set up and maintain vendor and customer records in financial systems</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact for billing, payment, and account inquiries</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve cash application, collections, and reconciliations using AI and automation</li><li>Document AR processes, controls, and policies</li><li>Other duties or tasks as assigned</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a construction-focused organization. In this role, you will contribute to accurate financial reporting, support planning and analysis activities, and help strengthen accounting practices across the business. This position is well suited to someone with strong attention to detail who can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement and cross-functional support. Responsibilities: • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other periodic financial reports in a timely manner while helping ensure the accuracy of supporting records. • Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide analysis related to accounts, project costs, and overall business performance. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, assessing trends, and supporting planning discussions. • Maintain and improve accounting procedures and internal controls, including reconciliations, inventory-related checks, and monitoring of purchasing commitments. • Administer key elements of the general ledger and accounting systems, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and consistently. • Assist with year-end audit requirements by preparing working papers, reconciliations, and other documentation requested by external auditors. • Support compliance-related accounting activities and help ensure reporting practices align with established standards and policies. • Provide guidance and informal training to entry-level accounting or administrative team members when needed. • Create and refine performance tracking tools and reports that help leadership monitor operational and financial indicators.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
34.0385 - 39.413 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance, and business systems professionals. Our Crown Corporation client is seeking a bilingual Accountant for a ten-month contract. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will support day-to-day financial operations in a blue chip organization. The Accountant’s duties will include: · Validating and posting invoices in accounting systems· Coordinating weekly payment production and related reporting· Recording and tracking bank deposits and receivables· Monitoring contract agreement workflows · Providing support and guidance on financial processes and policies· Other related duties as required
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Nepean, ON
onsite
Temporary
27.55 - 31.9 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a construction-focused client in Nepean, Ontario on a Contract assignment. This opportunity is well suited to someone who works accurately in a high-volume environment and can keep invoice records organized and up to date. The successful candidate will bring strong data entry abilities, practical accounts payable experience, and confidence working with ERP and accounting platforms. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of supplier invoices with accuracy and ensure transactions are entered in a timely manner. • Review, sort, and code incoming invoices before recording them in the appropriate accounting system. • Help reduce outstanding invoice backlogs by maintaining organized workflows and consistent data entry standards. • Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to support accurate payment records. • Assist with cheque runs and confirm payment details align with approved documentation. • Maintain well-organized accounts payable files and supporting records for easy reference and audit readiness. • Use accounting and ERP tools, including Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks, to update financial information and track payables activity. • Collaborate with internal teams to clarify invoice details, approval status, and account coding when needed.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Kanata, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Bookkeeper to their team in Kanata. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (75-80K)-Full benefits + RRSP/DPSP-3 weeks vacation + closed between Christmas/NYE-Free parking -Excellent team Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping activities, including supplier payments, customer receipts, deposits, and daily financial transaction processing with a high level of accuracy.• Reconcile banking, credit card, and general ledger accounts regularly, ensuring records are complete and backed by clear supporting documentation.• Administer payroll, maintain payroll files, and assist with scheduled remittances and recurring statutory submissions in compliance with Canadian requirements.• Prepare and track purchase orders based on approved business needs, assigning costs correctly to projects, departments, or inventory locations.• Communicate with suppliers to resolve pricing questions, delivery concerns, billing inconsistencies, product returns, and credit requests.• Maintain accurate vendor, product, and pricing information while supporting inventory record reviews against departmental physical count results.• Monitor job costing details and prepare variance reporting to highlight spending concerns, coding errors, or omitted costs requiring follow-up.• Generate customer invoices from approved service or project documentation, record incoming payments, and follow up professionally on outstanding balances.• Partner with teams across construction, service, sales, yard or shop, store, and administration to keep source documents complete and financially accurate.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 129000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations and provide clear, reliable reporting for leadership and governance groups in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a collaborative leader who can guide a finance team, strengthen controls, and translate complex financial information into practical business insight. The successful candidate will play an important role in planning, audit coordination, process improvement, and the ongoing development of efficient accounting practices. Responsibilities:• Produce and present monthly financial results, analysis, and supporting commentary to management, executives, provincial partners, and the Board of Directors.• Oversee daily accounting activities across the finance function, reviewing transactions, workflows, and staff output to maintain accuracy and efficiency.• Guide audit preparation for interim and year-end reviews, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.• Partner with senior finance leaders to communicate audit outcomes and key financial matters to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.• Evaluate opportunities to improve finance operations through technology, including supporting accounting system implementation or upgrades and related process enhancements.• Approve and enforce accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and control activities to support compliance and dependable financial reporting.• Prepare cash flow analysis and develop ad hoc financial reports to support planning, decision-making, and operational needs.• Strengthen internal control practices and financial risk management measures to promote sound stewardship of organizational funds.• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Unit employees through recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Manager, Complex Accounting

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Complex Accounting to lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a finance leader who can navigate complex accounting matters, strengthen reporting processes, and support high-quality analysis across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of IFRS, sound judgement in addressing technical accounting issues, and the ability to guide a team in a demanding, deadline-driven environment. Advantages:RSP matching program. Condensed worked weeks in the summer months. Bonus potential. Hybrid role with paid parking downtown. Benefits immediately. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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