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8 results for General Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Accounting Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50.6635 - 58.663 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 client in Cornwall seeks an Accounting Supervisor for a 12-month term to lead a team responsible for accounting operations, billing, financial reporting, and financial data integrity. This opportunity is ideal for a bilingual accounting professional with strong supervisory experience, expertise in internal controls and corporate accounting processes.</p><p>The Accounting Supervisor duties include:</p><p>·      Supervise and support accounting staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and employee development</p><p>·      Oversee key accounting functions such as accounts payable, cash receipts, month-end reporting, and year-end accruals</p><p>·      Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and documentation</p><p>·      Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, standards, and procedures</p><p>·      Respond to internal and external inquiries and maintain strong working relationships</p><p>·      Serve as the lead resource for the SAP Controlling (CO) module, including testing, upgrades, security approvals, and user support</p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Property Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 39.5865 - 45.837 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 Property Management client is seeking a Property Accountant for a contract of indeterminate length. In this role you will assist in the management of the financial operations of multiple properties and support accurate financial reporting. </p><p>The Property Accountant’s duties will include: </p><p>·      Process monthly rent rolls and ensure tenant ledger accuracy</p><p>·      Partnering with Property Managers to capture tenant changes and resolve account discrepancies</p><p>·      Maintaining general ledgers and reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other financial records</p><p>·      Handling accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, payments, and reconciliations</p><p>·      Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, expense monitoring, and variance analysis</p><p>·      Preparing property tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings</p><p>·      Other duties as required</p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26 - 48 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail, hands-on experience in day-to-day finance administration, and an interest in working in a mission-driven environment. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate reporting, timely processing, and smooth month-end activities while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm appropriate authorization, and assign accurate general ledger coding before processing<br>• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure expenses are properly recorded<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and the preparation of financial information<br>• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to support accurate cash flow tracking<br>• Coordinate required statutory remittances, including payroll-related and organizational filings, in accordance with deadlines<br>• Support billing and auditing activities by gathering records, validating data, and responding to documentation requests<br>• Use accounting and expense management systems effectively to maintain reliable financial records and reporting accuracy
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 58 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>Our highly reputable and well-respected client is looking for a <strong>bilingual Director of Accounting</strong> to lead finance operations for a Contract position based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is well suited to a senior accounting leader who can bring together financial practices across two organizations while maintaining accurate, timely, and consistent reporting. The successful candidate will oversee financial statement preparation, support alignment with parent company reporting expectations, and contribute to broader strategic planning initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>- Lead the accounting function and provide direction on day-to-day financial operations in a high-volume environment.</p><p>- Prepare, review, and refine financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with parent company reporting standards.</p><p>- Coordinate the financial integration of two organizations by establishing consistent processes, controls, and reporting practices.</p><p>- Guide budgeting activities, monitor financial performance, and deliver analysis to support informed business decisions.</p><p>- Oversee audit readiness and ensure documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls are maintained to a strong standard.</p><p>- Use accounting and financial systems such as ADP, BlackLine, Concur, and CRM-related tools to improve efficiency and reporting quality.</p><p>- Deliver consolidated financial reporting and ad hoc analysis for leadership as needed.</p><p>- Contribute to strategic planning by providing financial insight, risk awareness, and recommendations that support organizational goals.Our high</p>
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20.5865 - 23.837 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a short-term Contract opportunity based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with high volumes of financial data and has hands-on experience with Sage 300 in an accounting environment. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to the smooth handling of payables and receivables.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner using Sage 300 while ensuring supporting information is complete.<br>• Examine invoices for accuracy, verify key details, and resolve discrepancies before posting transactions.<br>• Match invoices to related documentation and organize entries into appropriate batches for processing.<br>• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable and accounts receivable records to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy across accounting systems and spreadsheets.<br>• Assist with billing activities and account reconciliation to help keep financial records balanced and current.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and other accounting platforms to track transactions and prepare supporting documentation.
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 78000 - 104000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that&#39;s looking to add a Financial Analyst to their Finance team in Ottawa. This is a full-time/permanent role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (78-104K)</p><p>-Full benefits + HOOPP pension</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + 12 sick days</p><p>-Excellent culture &amp; leadership team</p><p>-Hybrid (2 days on site)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review grant awards and sponsored funding arrangements to confirm allowable spending, funding conditions, and reporting expectations.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and monitor budgets for departments, research programs, and clinical initiatives to support effective financial management.</p><p>• Track restricted funding, research allocations, and other designated accounts to ensure spending aligns with approved purposes.</p><p>• Examine cost patterns across laboratories, hospital services, and clinical operations to identify variances and improve financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare clear financial reports, forecasts, and summaries for leadership teams, faculty members, and principal investigators.</p><p>• Analyze revenue and expense trends to highlight risks, support planning activities, and recommend opportunities for cost control.</p><p>• Support compliance with healthcare, research, and grant-related financial requirements through accurate documentation and monitoring.</p><p>• Contribute financial insight to the assessment of equipment purchases, capital needs, and new research or program investments.</p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a growing and owner managed business looking to hire a Full charge Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (75-80K)</p><p>-Full benefits + DPSP</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + closed between Christmas &amp; New Years</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Fully on site role </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>-Process and manage a high volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</p><p>-Prepare T4s and Records of Employment (ROEs).</p><p>-Complete HST remittances accurately and on time.</p><p>-Review and verify invoice accuracy and validity.</p><p>-Enter vendor bills and coordinate payments to suppliers.</p><p>-Communicate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and outstanding issues.</p><p>-Prepare bank deposits and cheques for authorization and signature.</p><p>-Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.</p><p>-Assist with the preparation of financial statements.</p><p>-Post monthly journal entries to the general ledger.</p><p>-Conduct cash flow analysis and reporting.</p><p>-Support the management team with additional finance-related responsibilities.</p><p>-Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.</p><p>-Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems and carry out other administrative and accounting duties as needed.</p>
  • 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z
Accountant - Entry Level
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.0865 - 34.837 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a client team in Ottawa on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings hands-on accounting experience and is comfortable working with Great Plains and Excel in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support core financial operations while contributing to several accounting projects and maintaining accurate day-to-day records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage supplier invoices, verify coding, and process payments in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and monitor receivable balances to support cash flow activities.</p><p>• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.</p><p>• Maintain financial records within Great Plains and assist with accounting activities tied to multiple ongoing projects.</p><p>• Support daily accounting operations by posting entries, updating documentation, and ensuring records are current and organized.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions, follow up on outstanding items, and keep transactions moving efficiently.</p>
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z