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10 results for Accounting Assistant in Ottawa, ON

Accounting Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23 - 27 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their team in Ottawa, Ontario. This contract position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and office administration, who enjoys working in a dynamic construction industry environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial records and assisting in the smooth operation of administrative tasks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain accurate financial documentation.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts to ensure all financial transactions are balanced and correct.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare invoices, manage billing processes, and follow up on outstanding payments.</p><p>• Conduct audits of accounts to verify accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with the IT department to address system-related issues and ensure smooth functionality.</p><p>• Manage inventory and place orders for office supplies as needed.</p><p>• Perform data entry tasks to update and maintain financial records.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle for financial operations.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and assist with budget tracking as required.</p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Executive Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 42 - 49 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and highly organized Executive Assistant to join our clients team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to senior leaders, ensuring the smooth execution of daily operations and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in managing confidential information, multitasking, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Coordinate and oversee the scheduling of meetings, appointments, and events for senior executives.</p><p>• Prepare and edit confidential documents, presentations, and reports with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Take detailed meeting minutes and track follow-up actions to ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Organize and manage travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.</p><p>• Process and submit expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and deadlines.</p><p>• Monitor and track progress on strategic initiatives, providing regular updates to stakeholders.</p><p>• Develop and distribute marketing packages and materials as needed.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as CRM systems, timekeeping platforms, and collaboration software to support daily operations.</p><p>• Ensure smooth communication and collaboration within the team and with external partners.</p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a well renowned organization looking to add an Accounts Receivable Clerk to their Finance team. This is a maternity leave coverage for 15+ months.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><p>-Salary (60K)</p><p>-Benefits from day 1</p><p>-RRSP - 4% match</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + 12 sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Excellent culture </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, review, and revise client invoices as needed in close collaboration with attorneys.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable activities and serve as a key point of contact for internal and external billing inquiries.</p><p>• Partner with the team to assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.</p><p>• Carry out additional assigned responsibilities and duties to support departmental operations.</p><p>• Financial and billing functions such as client billing, accounts receivable follow-ups, and other related tasks.</p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support our client&#39;s firm&#39;s receivables operations in Ottawa, Ontario. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, following up on outstanding balances, and delivering timely assistance to clients and internal stakeholders on payment-related matters. The successful candidate will help keep account activity current, contribute to reporting and reconciliation tasks, and support efficient collection processes with professionalism and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review outstanding balances regularly, coordinate follow-up activities, and prepare documentation for collection action when required.</p><p>• Answer client questions regarding invoices and account status, arrange suitable payment schedules, and apply incoming payments accurately.</p><p>• Maintain records for postdated cheques and ensure timely follow-up on scheduled deposits and outstanding items.</p><p>• Produce recurring accounts receivable reports, complete approved write-offs, and process customer refunds as needed.</p><p>• Handle credit card transactions for both General and Trust accounts in accordance with established procedures.</p><p>• Provide support to lawyers and administrative staff by addressing billing concerns and assisting with trust transfer matters.</p><p>• Draft and issue demand correspondence, evaluate delinquent accounts, and work with external collection agencies when escalation is necessary.</p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a client that&#39;s looking to add an experienced 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 (70-75K)</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>• Process government invoicing for LTS, Air, and SEA shipments</p><p>• Carry out revenue distribution tasks and ensure funds are allocated correctly.</p><p>• Month end and year end tasks.</p><p>• Provide support for diverse accounting activities and assist with day-to-day financial operations as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Controller
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Due to a retirement, our downtown client is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller to oversee financial operations and support sound business decisions in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding the finance function through month-end, year-end, and audit activities. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance and work closely with leaders across the organization to promote consistent accounting practices, manage compliance obligations, and help the accounting operations team operate efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Direct the daily work of the finance and accounting function, providing leadership, guidance, and performance oversight to team members.</p><p>• Manage core accounting activities across the organization, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll administration, and cash management.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Monitor financial records and banking transactions to maintain strong data integrity and dependable reporting outcomes.</p><p>• Advise leadership on financial results, cash flow considerations, budgeting impacts, and practical strategies for responsible use of resources.</p><p>• Refine accounting procedures and promote consistent application of policies across departments and operating areas.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual external audit, organize supporting documentation, and address audit questions or findings in a timely manner.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and regulatory risks, assess the effectiveness of internal controls, and implement improvements where needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
General Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that&#39;s looking to add a General Accountant to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-68K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP/Stock Options</p><p>-3 weeks vacation +5 sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Hybrid (3 days on site)</p><p>-Excellent leadership and culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Process invoices, payments, and receipts; perform aging analysis; and resolve discrepancies with vendors and customers.</p><p>-Accurate and timely preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll for both hourly and salaried.</p><p>-Create and run reports for review and reporting.</p><p>-Reconcile bank statements and ensure that recorded transactions match actual bank activity.</p><p>-Preparing monthly journal entries. </p><p>-Review and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies.</p><p>-Ensure transactions comply with company policies and accounting standards; assist with internal and external audits as required.</p><p>-Enter and maintain accounting data in Great Plains and submit proper payroll information to ADP, leverage available reporting tools, and help implement best practices for system use.</p><p>-Identify and recommend improvements to accounting procedures, payroll workflows, and software usage to increase accuracy and efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Coordinator
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 57000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that&#39;s looking to add an Accounts Payable Coordinator to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Full benefits</p><p>-RRSP match - 3.5%</p><p>-3 weeks vacation</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Education reimbursement program</p><p>-1 day work from home after probationary period (3 months). </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review incoming invoices, organize supporting documents, secure the required approvals, and assign the correct coding before payment is issued.</p><p>• Investigate payment issues, missing backup, and billing inconsistencies so that outstanding invoices can be resolved without delay.</p><p>• Accurately enter supplier invoices and employee expense records into the accounting system and ensure uploaded information is complete.</p><p>• Set up new supplier profiles in the financial system while maintaining accurate vendor information.</p><p>• Prepare and circulate monthly supplier statements and follow up on items requiring clarification or action.</p><p>• Address vendor questions professionally and provide timely updates regarding payment status or account concerns.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities by assisting with accounts payable records, reconciliations, and related reporting tasks.</p><p>• Complete weekly cheque runs and help ensure payments are processed in accordance with established timelines.</p><p>• Reconcile detailed vendor statements and identify discrepancies to maintain accurate accounts payable balances.</p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 39 - 45 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </strong></p><p> </p><p>Our hospital client seeks a remote <strong>Financial Analyst for a six-month term</strong>. This key role requires a strong focus on both internal and external financial reporting, including the accurate recognition of revenue tied to both global and activity-based funding. </p><p><strong>The Financial Analyst’s duties will include: </strong></p><p>·      Overseeing accurate revenue recognition for all activity-based funding sources</p><p>·      Administering and supervising inventory accounting processes, year-end reconciliations, and related journal entry transactions</p><p>·      Maintaining and updating financial master data</p><p>·      Preparing and analyzing financial reports for internal stakeholders and external program,</p><p>·      Managing accounts payable payment runs and GR/IR reconciliations.</p><p>·      Completing monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and reporting of the full customer sub-ledger and associated account reconciliations.</p><p>·      Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain approved Purchase Service Agreements within the organization’s SAP structures.</p><p>·      Other duties as required</p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35 - 41 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is currently working with a client who is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and accounting to ensure accurate reporting and efficient financial operations. Located in Brockville, Ontario, this position offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual with strong attention to detail to contribute to a dynamic work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial standards.</p><p>• Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations to support financial reporting processes.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate tracking of transactions.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities, including maintenance and troubleshooting of discrepancies.</p><p>• Record journal entries with precision to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data and create detailed reports.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve accounting workflows and processes.</p><p>• Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z