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17 results for General Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Sr. Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a highly skilled <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their team in the west end of Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will play a key part in preparing accurate financial statements, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies within a divisional operating unit. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements while supporting the organization’s financial health and operational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.</p><p>• Analyze financial data, including account reconciliations, job cost analysis, and balance sheet reviews, to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop and refine tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support effective decision-making.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust reporting and internal control procedures, such as inventory counts, reconciliations, and purchase order tracking.</p><p>• Assist with the annual external audit process by preparing working papers, reconciliations, and other necessary documentation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies through regular reviews and reporting.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to other accountants or administrative staff as needed.</p><p>•Contribute to the enhancement of accounting systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.<strong></strong></p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:38:42Z
Manager, Accounting
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Our industry leading client is looking for an experienced Manager of Accounting to lead and oversee all financial operations related to property management to join their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>•Lead & Supervise a team of Property Accountants</p><p>• Manage all aspects of property accounting, including maintaining the general ledger, completing month-end and year-end closures, and performing financial reporting and variance analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly reporting packages for residential and commercial property portfolios.</p><p>• Present and clearly explain financial results to senior leadership and executive teams.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.</p><p>• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for residential and commercial properties.</p><p>• Administer commercial leases, including reconciliations and ensuring compliance with lease terms.</p><p>• Oversee cash management processes, such as rent collection, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop the property accounting team to achieve departmental goals.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors by providing necessary documentation to facilitate audits and compilations.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancements in the Yardi accounting system.</p>
  • 2025-07-15T19:13:56Z
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 75.00 - 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><br></p><p>Our downtown public sector client is looking for a <strong>Chief Financial Officer for a six-month contract</strong>. In this role you will lead finance activities, including reporting, audit, control and management. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The CFO’s duties include:</strong></p><p>-Providing strategic leadership in enhancing corporate management infrastructure to ensure organizational financial health</p><p>-Developing and maintaining relationships with key public sector stakeholders</p><p>-Directing service delivery across financial, budgetary, and operational functions including expenditure management, business planning and risk management</p><p>-Overseeing investment portfolio management, including strategic planning, asset allocation, and performance evaluation</p><p>-Act as a principal advisor to senior management on resource management, financial forecasting, and budgeting</p><p>-Leading transformative initiatives to modernize finance and accounting functions, ensuring data security, business continuity, and accountability</p><p>-Other duties as required</p>
  • 2025-07-11T20:48:56Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 29.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Ottawa is currently partnering with a client who is searching for an experienced <strong>Accounting Assistant to join their team on a contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario</strong>. In this role, you will support various accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth operations. If you have a strong background in accounting and proficiency with financial systems, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Perform general accounting tasks, including journal entries and accruals to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Match purchase orders with invoices to ensure proper documentation and payment processing.</p><p>• Monitor and track visa expenditures and other company expenses for compliance and reporting.</p><p>• Address and resolve discrepancies in accounts to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Provide support for accounts receivable activities, including invoicing and collections.</p><p>• Utilize Yardi software to manage financial transactions and reporting.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between financial records and statements.</p><p>• Assist with auditing processes to ensure compliance and financial integrity.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve efficiency in accounting operations.</p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:49:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 60000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an owner managed company that's looking for an Accounting Clerk to join their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and manage the invoicing and quarterly billing activities</p><p>• Process domestic and international quarterly invoicing with accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Handle monthly invoicing for government vehicle accounts</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of government-related invoicing for air and other services</p><p>• Manage the processing of long-distance claims and ensure proper documentation</p><p>• Perform revenue distribution tasks and maintain accurate financial records</p><p>• Assist with general accounting duties to support the team’s operations</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies</p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:49:00Z
Controller
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Due to expansion our Gatineau client requires a new Automotive Controller for two dealerships on site</strong>. You will manage the finance team for the dealerships, ensuring high performance and professional development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>· Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting documents ensuring they are in accordance with accounting standards and dealerships’ policies</p><p>· Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy or financial data</p><p>· Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and federal regulations, including tax laws and reporting requirements.</p><p>· Collaborate with other departments such as sales, service, and parts to provide financial guidance and support.</p><p>· Oversee cash management functions, ensuring optimal cashflow, timely collection of receivables and management of payables.</p><p>· Complete monthly tax remittances.</p><p>· Coordinate year-end preparation of annual financial statements with external accountants and ensure all requirements are met.</p><p>· Prepare financial reports and analysis for management as required.</p>
  • 2025-07-09T19:19:08Z
Accountant - Entry Level
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 28.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and bilingual Accountant to join their non-profit organization in <strong>Ottawa, Ontario.</strong> This role requires someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles and experience working with financial systems. As part of a long-term contract, you will play a vital role in managing and analyzing financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review and process invoices to ensure accuracy and proper coding.</p><p>• Import vendor transactions into the accounting system and verify data correctness.</p><p>• Prepare billing statements and handle client expense tracking.</p><p>• Analyze financial variances and discrepancies, investigating any irregularities.</p><p>• Conduct forecasting and budgeting to support organizational planning.</p><p>• Document financial processes and transactions for audit purposes.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems, including Great Plains, to manage financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to optimize accounting functions and processes.</p><p>• Provide detailed analysis of accounts to support financial decision-making.</p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:38:42Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Kanata, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team in Kanata, Ontario. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in payroll, accounts payable, and receivable management. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with payroll and remittance procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full payroll process for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoice verification and payment processing.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations of financial accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare and submit remittances, including payroll taxes and other statutory payments.<br>• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Ceridian, or ADP to perform daily financial tasks.<br>• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting for approximately 90 employees.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies and resolve financial issues.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.<br>• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes as needed.<br>• Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and processes.
  • 2025-07-15T15:18:50Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is currently looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our client's dynamic, growing FP & A team in Nepean, Ontario. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the company’s strategic financial initiatives, driving revenue growth, and enhancing operational efficiency. If you excel in financial modeling, presenting complex data in a clear manner, and thrive in collaborative environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide financial support to the R& D team, including the development of tracking mechanisms for innovation and maintenance projects.</p><p>• Create and maintain detailed financial models to analyze operational costs across various functions and components.</p><p>• Prepare insightful financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to guide decision-making and resource allocation.</p><p>• Assist the R& D team in implementing new processes and systems to drive efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with the FP& A team to develop board presentations and conduct in-depth business analyses.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, offering variance analysis and actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Summarize data into visual dashboards using charts, graphs, and trend analyses to support strategic planning.</p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:23:42Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 29.00 - 34.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is offering a long-term contract employment opportunity in the non-profit sector in Ottawa, Ontario, for an Accounts Payable Specialist. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be performing key accounting functions, managing high volume payables, and ensuring all AP-related duties are accomplished proficiently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Accurately process high volume payables to ensure streamlined financial operations</p><p>• Conduct account coding for precise financial tracking</p><p>• Use accounting software systems and enterprise resource planning tools to manage accounts payable</p><p>• Pay invoices in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to financial guidelines</p><p>• Utilize systems like ADP - Financial Services and Concur for efficient financial operations</p><p>• Perform accrual accounting tasks to maintain accurate financial records</p><p>• Conduct auditing activities to ensure compliance with financial regulations</p><p>• Manage Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions for seamless financial operations</p><p>• Ensure all AP related duties are completed accurately and on schedule.</p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:23:42Z
Treasury Analyst
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are in the process of hiring a Treasury Analyst to strengthen our client's team. The person in this role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of treasury functions, including managing bank accounts, overseeing liquidity, handling debt management, implementing treasury systems, managing financial risk, and supporting insurance programs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Ensuring efficient operation, compliance, and performance of our global banking relationships and accounts.</p><p>• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external banks to monitor account activity, resolve issues, and optimize banking services.</p><p>• Overseeing daily cash position to maintain adequate liquidity for operational needs and optimizing the use of excess cash.</p><p>• Assisting in the management of working capital and ensuring the availability of funds across regions.</p><p>• Supporting the management of our debt portfolio, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, and other financing arrangements.</p><p>• Contributing to the optimization of treasury management systems (TMS) and related financial technologies.</p><p>• Identifying and assessing financial risks, including foreign exchange, and interest rate fluctuations.</p><p>• Serving as a back-up for managing our global insurance program, including coverage for property, liability, and other corporate risks.</p><p>• Assisting in streamlining treasury operations by identifying areas for improvement and leading or supporting initiatives for process enhancements.</p><p>• Providing user training and system support to ensure efficient and effective use of treasury systems within the organization.</p>
  • 2025-07-04T14:23:42Z
Accounting Administrator
  • Gatineau, QC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 60000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half s'associe à une organisation qui cherche à ajouter un administrateur des finances bilingue à son équipe des finances. Il s'agit d'un poste à temps plein/permanent situé dans la région de Gatineau.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Les avantages:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Salaire compétitif (55-60K)</p><p>-Avantages sociaux complets + cotisation au REER</p><p>-2 semaines de vacances + 5 PTO</p><p>-Stationnement gratuit</p><p>-Hybride après les 3 mois de probation</p><p>-Excellente équipe et culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsabilités:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Aider au processus comptable en vérifiant et en saisissant les factures AP dans le système ERP (correspondance des factures avec les bons de commande et les bordereaux d'expédition, codage GL et vérification des relevés des fournisseurs)</p><p>-Vérifier, saisir et maintenir les bons de commande pour les articles non inventoriés dans le système ERP</p><p>-Préparer et traiter les paiements AP (chèques et paiement en ligne)</p><p>-La préparation et le traitement des paiements AP (chèques et paiements en ligne) -La liaison avec les fournisseurs en termes de réception des factures, de délai de paiement et de méthode de paiement</p><p>-Tenue du récapitulatif des commandes clients (tableur excel)</p><p>-Traitement et envoi des factures clients à partir du système ERP</p><p>-Traiter les dépôts de chèques à la banque et réconcilier les paiements AR dans le système ERP</p><p>-Superviser et coordonner les procédures administratives du bureau et examiner, évaluer et mettre en œuvre de nouvelles procédures</p><p>-Répondre aux appels téléphoniques et les transférer</p><p>-Responsable du courrier de l'entreprise et des courriers généraux.</p><p>-Commander/acheter des fournitures si nécessaire</p><p>-Commander/acheter des fournitures si nécessaire - Gérer et réapprovisionner les fournitures de bureau si nécessaire</p><p>-Coordonner la soumission des employés et l'approbation des feuilles de temps par les responsables. </p><p>-Générer des rapports sur les feuilles de temps et traiter la paie bihebdomadaire.</p><p>-Gérer l'accès des employés et diverses autres fonctions impliquées dans le traitement de la paie.</p>
  • 2025-07-15T19:13:56Z
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
  • North Dundas, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with an owner managed business located in the North Dundas region. This is a full-time/permanent position on site. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (75-85K)</p><p>-Full benefits</p><p>-Discretionary bonus</p><p>-3 weeks vacation</p><p>-Hours: 40hrs (flex hours)</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Great culture and leadership team</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Administer and manage the entire process of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</p><p>-Stay updated with changes in statutory payroll and implement them accordingly</p><p>-Oversee the bi-weekly payroll management</p><p>-Prepare T4 and ROE documents</p><p>-Handle HST remittances effectively</p><p>-Evaluate the validity of invoices and enter bills</p><p>-Make timely payments to suppliers and resolve any discrepancies with vendors</p><p>-Prepare deposits and cheques for signatures</p><p>-Perform Bank and Credit Card reconciliations</p><p>-Prepare the financial statements</p><p>-Cash flow reports and analysis</p><p>-Prepare and monitor product profitability reports</p><p>-Assist the management team in implementing new accounting procedures if required</p><p>-Handle the month-end and year-end closing procedures.</p>
  • 2025-07-14T14:44:17Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 60000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is searching for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join their team in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will handle a variety of financial tasks, including invoice processing, account reconciliation, and supporting month-end and year-end activities. The ideal candidate will bring excellent organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate records while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, review, and make adjustments to client invoices in coordination with lawyers.</p><p>• Address accounts receivable inquiries and provide prompt assistance to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounting team to facilitate month-end and year-end closing processes.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by processing billing and performing account reconciliations.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software and tools like Microsoft Excel to ensure efficient financial operations.</p><p>• Conduct data entry tasks with precision to uphold data integrity.</p><p>• Support the department by undertaking additional responsibilities as assigned.</p>
  • 2025-07-15T19:13:56Z
Sr Payroll Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 90000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an industry leader that's looking to add a Senior Payroll Specialist to their Finance team. This is a full-time permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (85-90K) + 5% bonus</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP match (up to 3.5%)</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + discounts on merch/gym membership </p><p>-Hybrid (3-4 days on site)</p><p>-Great culture/leadership</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Processing bi-weekly payroll for over 300 employees </p><p>-Compile and enter payroll data; post wage and reconcile errors to maintain payroll records</p><p>-Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll</p><p>-Prepare reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions</p><p>-Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage for each employee to update master payroll records</p><p>-Manage the employee RRSP</p><p>-Enter new employee information into the software</p><p>-Conducts the reconciliation for earnings, Statutory deductions to the CRA and to Provincial Governments processed in the payroll calendar year for the following year-end</p><p>-Reviews and issues T4s & T2200S for the employees</p><p>-Completes the T4 summaries to the CRA</p><p>-Files EHT annual returns, WSIB annual reconciliation, CNESST Wage Statements</p><p>-Participates in system, payroll and educational session deemed valuable for the role and your development</p><p>-Works in partnership with Human Resources colleagues on matters of hires, terminations, payroll changes and process improvements</p><p>-Supports the management of Payroll team performance and development</p><p>-Other duties which may reasonably be required</p>
  • 2025-07-15T19:13:56Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31.66 - 36.66 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial transactions, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate records. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of our accounts receivable processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and manage aging reports to ensure timely follow-up on outstanding accounts.<br>• Process tenant rental payments and accurately record high volumes of transactions.<br>• Communicate with tenants to collect overdue payments and address account discrepancies.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems, such as Yardi, to track and manage financial data.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve payment issues and improve collection processes.<br>• Generate and review financial reports to support decision-making and maintain compliance.<br>• Ensure proper documentation and reconciliation of all accounts receivable activities.<br>• Maintain strong relationships with tenants and provide excellent customer service.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • 2025-07-08T12:34:13Z
Sr. Internal Auditor
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 115000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our downtown client is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor 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>
  • 2025-07-04T15:18:44Z