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13 results for General Accountant in Kanata, ON

Controller
  • Nepean, ON
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 125000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager or Controller to lead financial operations and organizational administration in Ottawa, ON. This role is ideal for a skilled individual eager to contribute to financial reporting, operational excellence, and compliance within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to optimize processes for enhanced efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile monthly bank accounts and ensure alignment between Sage 50 and iMIS account balances.</p><p>• Oversee invoicing for non-membership services and monitor accounts receivable for timely collections.</p><p>• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including data entry into Sage 50, payroll, and accounts payable.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and in-depth analyses with actionable insights.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with tax filings, audits, and regulatory obligations while ensuring internal controls are upheld.</p><p>• Collaborate on annual budget preparation and provide financial projections and analysis to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Supervise the processing and invoicing of membership fees, sponsorships, event registrations, and donations.</p><p>• Research and recommend operational improvements to enhance organizational efficiency.</p><p>• Manage outsourced IT services to ensure seamless technology operations and system functionality.</p><p>• Assist with human resources tasks, including benefits administration, in collaboration with the Director of Finance.</p>
  • 2025-11-28T17:28:34Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21.38 - 24.75 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will handle high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining efficient financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and code invoices with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with internal policies.<br>• Manage vendor accounts and reconcile discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Utilize ERP systems to streamline payment processing and maintain financial records.<br>• Handle payment processing tasks, including issuing checks and electronic fund transfers.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice-related queries and discrepancies.<br>• Maintain organized records of accounts payable transactions for auditing purposes.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly accounts payable reports.<br>• Monitor and track outstanding payments, following up with vendors as needed.<br>• Support the implementation of accounting software systems to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable function.
  • 2025-11-03T15:18:56Z
Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 75000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>We are partnering with an excellent organization looking to add an Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (70-75K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3/4 weeks vacation + 12 personal days</p><p>-Hybrid work model (1 day on site)</p><p>-Great culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Ensure full compliance with the firm’s system, maintaining client files so that they are current, accurately documented, regularly closed, and properly coordinated for off-site storage with office clerks.</p><p>• Oversee billing and collections, including preparation of pre-bills, monthly invoice coordination, ongoing review of work-in-progress and aged accounts receivable, and proactive follow-up on outstanding payments.</p><p>• Support lawyer billing by verifying the accuracy of time entries and related details before approval, and entering lawyers’ time records when required.</p><p>• Manage all incoming and outgoing communications (telephone, email, mail), and process courier shipments to guarantee timely, professional delivery of documents and correspondence.</p><p>• Maintain systematic, organized filing—both paper and electronic—in line with firm protocols.</p><p>• Coordinate administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing supporting materials, updating calendars, and processing expense claims.</p><p>• Facilitate conflict searches and assist with file openings by gathering client identification and deposit information, preparing retainer agreements, and acquiring necessary signatures.</p><p>• Administer trust account duties including cheque requisition, payment information collection, and preparation and review of trust statements.</p><p>• Perform general assistant responsibilities such as document scanning and providing day-to-day administrative support to lawyers.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Business Process Consultant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 80.00 - 100.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <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 Crown Corporation client is seeking a Finance Consultant for a term of approximately three months. In this position you will provide recommendations on finance business processes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Finance Consultant’s duties will include:</strong></p><p>-Providing expert-level recommendations on accounting and finance processes such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Asset Management</p><p>-Working with Finance teams to design and optimize business processes</p><p>-Developing and Standard Work Instructions and process documentation</p><p>-Reviewing and offering recommendations on Dynamics 365 configuration</p><p>-Other related duties as required. </p>
  • 2025-11-25T19:14:15Z
Procurement Contract Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 42.75 - 49.50 CAD / Hourly
  • <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> </p><p>Our Crown Corporation client seeks a bilingual Procurement Specialist for a six-month contract. In this role you will will manage a wide range of procurement and contract activities. </p><p>The Procurement Specialist’s duties will include: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating procurement and contract activities </li><li>Managing compliance with organizational terms & conditions, cost, and work statement including performance contracts</li><li>Preparing Request for Proposal (RFP) packages </li><li>Soliciting proposals and responding to queries from bidders </li><li>Developing work statements, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria</li><li>Other duties as required</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-21T19:38:39Z
Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.60 - 30.80 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a dynamic construction company in Ottawa, Ontario. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial operations and payroll management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in unionized environments and hands-on experience with Jonas software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Manage credit card reconciliations and ensure accurate expense tracking.<br>• Oversee collections for accounts over 60 days and maintain effective communication with clients.<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of fewer than 100 employees using Jonas software.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Collaborate with management to provide financial reports and insights.<br>• Monitor and address discrepancies in billing and payments.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and software.<br>• Support internal audits and resolve any identified issues.
  • 2025-11-12T16:04:07Z
HR Project Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57.00 - 66.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <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 Manufacturing client is seeking a Human Resources Consultant for a term of approximately three months. In this position you will provide recommendations on a variety of HR functions.</p><p>The Human Resources Consultant’s duties will include: </p><ul><li>Performing a review and update of current HR policies and procedures</li><li>Advising on annual goal setting in support of the Performance Review cycle</li><li>Advising on the creation of employee KPIs</li><li>Implementing a corporate RRSP/retirement savings plan</li><li>Other related duties as required. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-21T20:38:42Z
Workday Implementation Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 52.00 - 60.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <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 Not-for-Profit client is seeking a Workday Specialist for a six-month term. In this position you will play a key role in the customization, testing, process design, documentation, and training to ensure smooth adoption.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Five years of hands-on experience in Workday ERP implementation projects as an experienced delivery consultant.</li><li>Proven skills and experience in Workday Finance and/or Workday HCM functions in general to support project team in testing, training, deployment and post go live sustainment.  </li><li>Specific experience in Financial Planning and Strategic Sourcing is highly desirable to work with project team in full implementation of these functions in phase 2.</li><li>Specific experience in Advanced Compensation, Learning for Extended Enterprises, Talent Management is highly desirable to work with project team in full implementation of these functions in phase 2. </li><li>Good understanding of reporting and data analytics in Workday and established skills in report customization and development in Workday.  </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-21T18:38:46Z
Tax Staff - Corporate
  • Maxville, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 120000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client one hour East of Ottawa is seeking an In-Direct Tax Manager. Reporting to the Controller - Commercial, the Manager, Tax and Compliance will provide support to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance reporting for MacEwen Petroleum and related companies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Very good opportunity to grow in to Tax Manager. This is a fully on site role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>-Preparing returns and analysis, and documentation for all direct and indirect taxes for the group of companies.</p><p>-Partnering with business departments to define measure, analyze, and improve controls, reports, and tax-related processes.</p><p>-Tax accounts for financial reporting purposes to ensure activity and balances are reconciled and appropriately reflect the Company’s tax position and status.</p><p>-Proactively and effectively supporting the management of tax audits and assessments by performing technical analysis and gathering documentation in support of the audit process.</p><p>-Maintaining and monitoring a tax compliance calendar to ensure all returns are filed in a timely manner.</p><p>-Ensuring that all necessary tax licenses are up to date.</p><p>-Gathering and preparing necessary documents and liaising with external service providers to prepare all corporate tax and information returns.</p><p>-Consistently monitoring and evaluating the internal processes and guidelines to ensure efficiency and providing recommendations on optimizing and automating the tax function while minimizing tax risks.</p><p>-Assisting with any tax matters associated with enterprise initiatives, business transactions and tax projects.</p><p>-Ensuring that procedural documentation is up-to-date and easily followed.</p><p>-Preparing estimates and monitor tax payments/refunds to assist the Treasury Group with short and long-term cash tax forecasts.</p><p>-Participating in special projects/performing technical research as assigned by management.</p><p>-Staying up to date on developments in Canadian tax law that impact the company.</p><p>-Creation of internal audit queries that will ensure all customers are setup accordingly.</p><p>-Other related duties as required or assigned.</p>
  • 2025-11-21T16:04:57Z
Manager External Reporting
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 118000.00 - 130000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Manager of External Reporting to lead and oversee complex financial processes in a dynamic environment on our clients team. This role requires a proactive approach to implementing accounting standards, optimizing processes, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, this position is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and extensive financial expertise.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the planning, execution, and review of intricate financial transactions and accounting matters.</p><p>• Drive the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards with a forward-thinking approach.</p><p>• Identify and resolve accounting challenges while introducing process improvements to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to coordinate audits across multiple entities.</p><p>• Build and maintain effective relationships with business units and peers within the organization.</p><p>• Provide leadership to streamline reporting processes through system automation and process refinements.</p><p>• Guide and mentor the team to produce high-quality financial statements, reports, and analyses within tight deadlines.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal and external deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and demonstrating strong organizational skills.</p>
  • 2025-11-25T19:08:42Z
Bookkeeper
  • Kemptville, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>We are partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Bookkeeper due to a company growth. This is a full-time/permanent position. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Salary (65-70K)</p><p>-3 weeks vacation</p><p>-Free parking </p><p>-Hybrid (2 days on site)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and oversee all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Stay informed about changes to payroll regulations and implement necessary adjustments.</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll.</p><p>• Review invoices for accuracy and validity prior to processing.</p><p>• Record bills and handle payments to suppliers in a timely manner.</p><p>• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and ensure all issues are addressed promptly.</p><p>• Prepare and deposit funds, as well as organize cheques for management approval.</p><p>• Generate reports for review by the management team.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end financial closing procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to assist in additional financial tasks and projects as needed.</p>
  • 2025-12-03T16:28:39Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19.00 - 22.00 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills and a background in managing financial transactions. As part of the real estate and property industry, you will play a key role in ensuring timely collections and accurate account reconciliations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle tenant collections, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Process billing and invoicing with attention to detail.<br>• Manage cash applications and monitor payment statuses.<br>• Conduct commercial collections, ensuring adherence to company policies.<br>• Enter financial data into relevant systems with precision.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounts receivable processes.<br>• Generate reports on accounts receivable activities to assist in decision-making.<br>• Provide excellent customer service to tenants regarding payment inquiries.<br>• Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and SAP for efficient data management.
  • 2025-11-12T20:48:40Z
Sr. Internal Auditor
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our downtown Ottawa client is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Internal Auditor</strong> who will provide support to the Manager Internal Audit and lead teams in internal audit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively participates in department planning sessions to assist in developing a flexible audit plan.</li><li>Effectively and efficiently performs assigned work including: o Leading an audit team as the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) to manage and complete assigned projects;</li><li>Preparing individual work programs for routine assignments and assisting in the preparation of work programs in more complex engagements; o Completing assigned work independently under the supervision of Manager or Director for more complex assignments; o Communicating effectively with the team, throughout the work; o Analyzing data in routine situations (in certain situations, uses audit tools to facilitate the analysis);</li><li>Preparing files and raising exceptions and providing value added recommendations; o Providing input into reports; and o Managing his/her own time within the approved budget.</li><li>Actively participates in team discussions, providing feedback to others within the group;</li><li>Builds and maintains networks with managers and employees;</li><li>Maintains currency in detail oriented standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA etc.) and applies these standards in every day interaction with clients and in the performance of work;</li><li>Maintains technical skills; and</li><li>Perform other administrative tasks as assigned in support of the overall department objectives.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-21T15:58:50Z