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14 results for Jr Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 129000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager/Supervisor</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Produce and present monthly financial results, analysis, and supporting commentary to management, executives, provincial partners, and the Board of Directors.</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activities across the finance function, reviewing transactions, workflows, and staff output to maintain accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Guide audit preparation for interim and year-end reviews, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.</p><p>• Partner with senior finance leaders to communicate audit outcomes and key financial matters to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.</p><p>• Evaluate opportunities to improve finance operations through technology, including supporting accounting system implementation or upgrades and related process enhancements.</p><p>• Approve and enforce accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and control activities to support compliance and dependable financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare cash flow analysis and develop ad hoc financial reports to support planning, decision-making, and operational needs.</p><p>• Strengthen internal control practices and financial risk management measures to promote sound stewardship of organizational funds.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Unit employees through recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.</p>
  • 2026-09-22T14:54:08Z
Accountant
  • North Glengarry, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add an experienced accountant to join their growing Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (60-80K) + 5% EOY bonus</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + other perks/discounts</p><p>-Free parking </p><p>-Excellent team</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting recurring and non-recurring journal entries, completing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate supporting schedules and workpapers.</p><p>• Support audit and compliance requirements by preparing audit schedules, providing documentation to external auditors and tax-related reporting, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Collaborate cross-functionally with AP, AR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare tax filings, supporting schedules, and related documentation for a range of direct and indirect tax obligations across the company and associated entities.</p><p>• Reconcile tax-related accounts and review balances to ensure financial reporting reflects the organization’s current tax position accurately.</p><p>• Work closely with teams across operations, finance, legal, treasury, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve tax reporting processes.</p><p>• Coordinate information and respond to requests during tax audits and assessments by conducting analysis and assembling required backup documentation.</p><p>• Track filing deadlines, licence renewals, and payment schedules through a maintained compliance calendar to support timely submissions.</p><p>• Liaise with external advisors and service providers by gathering records and preparing materials required for corporate tax and information returns.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance documentation, and automate recurring tax and accounting activities while reducing compliance risk.</p><p>• Support cash forecasting by preparing tax estimates and monitoring payments or recoveries in collaboration with treasury and finance teams.</p><p>• Handling other financial related duties as assigned. </p><p>• Conduct technical research, assist with internal audit queries related to customer setup, and contribute to special projects or other assigned accounting duties.</p>
  • 2026-09-15T02:24:07Z
Finance Transformation Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 85.00 - 110.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title: Business Central Consultant</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Business Central Consultant</strong> to lead system configuration and support key finance and accounting processes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Configure and optimize <strong>Business Central / D365</strong>, including <strong>GL, chart of accounts, financial dimensions, and core accounting setup</strong>.</li><li>Support daily finance operations and ensure the system is structured to run the <strong>daily books efficiently and accurately</strong>.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership to gather requirements and translate them into scalable system and process solutions.</li><li>Build and improve <strong>financial reporting</strong> capabilities to support management, operational, and executive reporting needs.</li><li>Prepare the ERP environment and reporting structure for a company <strong>approaching public company readiness</strong>, including <strong>IFRS reporting</strong> requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams on integrations, testing, user training, and post-go-live support.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience implementing or enhancing <strong>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</strong></li><li>Strong background in <strong>general ledger, chart of accounts design, financial reporting, and accounting operations</strong>.</li><li>Understanding of <strong>IFRS reporting</strong> and finance process requirements in a growing or pre-IPO environment.</li><li>Ability to work closely with accounting and leadership teams to improve controls, reporting, and system usability.</li><li>Experience supporting finance transformation, ERP optimization, or system readiness for scale.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-26T15:43:50Z
Manager, Complex Accounting
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.</p><p>• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.</p><p>• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.</p><p>• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.</p><p>• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.</p><p>• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.</p><p>• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex</p>
  • 2026-09-17T19:38:47Z
Assistant Controller
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 39.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a business in Ontario on a <strong>long-term contract basis</strong>. This in-office position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can help guide daily finance operations, support accurate reporting, and strengthen departmental processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial discipline while working closely with internal stakeholders across core accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the daily workflow of the accounting function to ensure timely, accurate, and well-organized financial operations.</p><p>• Support month-end and period-end close activities, including account reconciliations, financial review, and reporting preparation.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable processes, monitor payment accuracy, and help maintain strong vendor records and controls.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll administration and related financial records using appropriate systems and established procedures.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting activities by assisting with financial tracking, variance review, and ongoing forecast support.</p><p>• Use accounting platforms and reporting tools such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Premier, Concur, ADP, and Crystal Reports to maintain records and produce useful financial information.</p><p>• Review accounting transactions and supporting documentation to promote compliance, consistency, and accuracy across the department.</p><p>• Assist with strengthening internal controls, refining accounting procedures, and supporting operational improvements within the finance team.</p>
  • 2026-08-31T14:04:01Z
Controller
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 39.00 - 45.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Controller </strong>to support a <strong>non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract position.</strong> This role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong accounting leadership, hands-on experience with contribution agreements, and the ability to oversee reporting, budgeting, payroll, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and provide dependable financial insight to support organizational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with organizational and reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and timely preparation of financial results.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership with planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Manage budgeting activities by coordinating forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing clear explanations of financial performance.</p><p>• Administer payroll processes and help ensure employee payments, remittances, and related records are handled correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Support the financial administration of contribution agreements by tracking funding requirements, monitoring compliance obligations, and preparing associated reports.</p><p>• Use accounting systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools such as Excel and Crystal Reports to produce meaningful financial information.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting procedures, controls, and reporting workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-08-28T19:48:36Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Belleville, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Belleville, Ontario. This opportunity is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with accounting data, reporting, and transactional processes. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate record-keeping, help maintain smooth accounts workflows, and assist with cost-related analysis using established financial systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare routine financial and operational reports and organize supporting data for review and analysis.<br>• Gather information from multiple records and consolidate details into clear, accurate summaries.<br>• Review costing information within accounting systems to help validate figures and support decision-making.<br>• Process invoices and maintain accurate entries for payables, receivables, and billing activities.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain up to date.<br>• Enter and update accounting information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Support daily accounting procedures by maintaining documentation and assisting with month-to-month administrative tasks.
  • 2026-09-18T19:59:30Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller (Bilingual)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Ottawa | Free Parking</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Not-for-Profit | Unionized Environment</p><p>Our client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual <strong>Controller</strong> to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately <strong>$41M</strong> and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul><p><strong>HR, Payroll & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul><p><strong>National & Regional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of <strong>3 Bookkeepers</strong> and <strong>5 Accounting Assistants</strong>.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-18T07:04:08Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 28.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Payable Clerks</strong> to join a construction-focused client in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to professionals who can manage high-volume invoice processing with accuracy and efficiency while working comfortably with established accounting systems. The role requires strong data entry capabilities, sound judgement when handling financial records, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Process a high volume of supplier invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper financial coding.</p><p>• Review, sort, and enter invoice details into the organization’s accounting platform while maintaining complete and reliable records.</p><p>• Support the cleanup of outstanding payables by working through backlogged invoices in a structured and efficient manner.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to help ensure balances are accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Prepare payment-related documentation and assist with cheque runs in accordance with internal timelines and controls.</p><p>• Use accounting and spreadsheet tools to track invoice activity, verify information, and maintain organized payable files.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice questions, missing details, or approval issues.</p><p>• Contribute to accounts payable operations within a construction industry setting, where project-based documentation and vendor activity may be time-sensitive.</p>
  • 2026-09-23T19:33:46Z
Finance Administrator
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an experienced Finance Coordinator to their growing team. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-70K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + sick days</p><p>-Christmas Closure</p><p>-Hybrid work model (3 days on site) after probationary period</p><p>-Excellent team and culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and process a high volume of monthly invoices</p><p>• Manage accounts payable by coding and entering vendor invoices, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues</p><p>• Handle employee expense claims and reconcile visa statements with supporting documentation, addressing inconsistencies with cardholders</p><p>• Perform accounts receivable duties, including conducting customer collection calls to ensure timely payments</p><p>• Set up and maintain project budgets and financial records within the project management system</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare deposits, along with other banking-related tasks</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and clients by addressing inquiries and concerns efficiently</p><p>• Assist with year-end financial processes and reporting</p><p>• Organize and maintain financial records, ensuring a structured and accessible filing system</p><p>• Provide backup support for other finance roles during peak periods or staff absences</p>
  • 2026-09-04T07:04:07Z
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a <strong>Financial Planning & Analysis Manager</strong> to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will provide strategic financial insight that supports decision-making across the business, with a focus on forecasting, performance analysis, and cost management. You will work closely with finance and operational leaders to explain results, identify trends, and strengthen planning processes through clear reporting and practical recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Act as a trusted finance partner to business leaders by delivering analysis on spending, staffing, and operational performance, while helping stakeholders interpret results and underlying drivers.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed forecasts for assigned cost centres, and prepare regular comparisons against budget, outlook, and prior periods with clear explanations of key variances.</p><p>• Develop concise financial updates for leadership that outline root causes, highlight potential risks, and recommend actions to improve performance.</p><p>• Oversee expense performance by tracking actuals against plan, supporting department leaders in managing costs, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and support growth.</p><p>• Strengthen understanding of profit and loss performance by analysing revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory, gross margin, and operating margin trends.</p><p>• Support the creation and refinement of cost models across product lines by incorporating material, labour, and overhead inputs, and assessing the impact of operational and pricing decisions.</p><p>• Collaborate with engineering, operations, tax, and accounting teams to support cost estimates, financial compliance requirements, and business planning activities.</p><p>• Improve the effectiveness of reporting and analysis by introducing automation, using business intelligence tools, and documenting standard approaches, assumptions, and repeatable processes.</p>
  • 2026-09-22T14:54:08Z
Bookkeeper
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks for the organization and related entities, ensuring financial activity is entered accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Process invoices, expense submissions, payable transactions, and approved disbursements through payment methods such as cheques, electronic transfers, and wire payments.</p><p>• Post incoming funds, client-related disbursements, and other receipts to the appropriate general and trust accounts with careful allocation of each transaction.</p><p>• Prepare and record trust and general account activity in compliance with internal procedures.</p><p>• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, vendor balances, and key balance sheet accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers required for accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist with statutory filings, tax remittances, and supporting schedules, including HST-related obligations and other assigned compliance activities.</p><p>• Provide billing and accounts support by making approved invoice updates, adjustments, discounts, and write-offs as requested by authorized personnel.</p><p>• Maintain well-organized financial records and backup documentation to support audits, internal review, and ongoing compliance needs.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from internal staff, suppliers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders regarding payments, invoices, and accounting information.</p>
  • 2026-09-15T19:23:40Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 60000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add an Accounts Receivable Clerk to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review aged receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and prepare documentation for collection activity when required.</p><p>• Answer client questions regarding account status, arrange suitable payment schedules, and apply incoming payments accurately.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of postdated cheques and complete timely follow-up to ensure commitments are met.</p><p>• Produce recurring accounts receivable reports, complete approved account adjustments, and coordinate refunds as needed.</p><p>• Handle credit card transactions for both general and trust-related accounts in accordance with established procedures.</p><p>• Prepare and issue collection correspondence, evaluate delinquent accounts, and communicate with external collection partners when necessary.</p>
  • 2026-08-31T17:45:53Z
Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.60 - 30.80 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a construction-focused organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who can manage day-to-day accounting operations with accuracy, meet payroll deadlines, and maintain strong control over receivables and payables. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in a unionized environment and confidence using Jonas software to keep financial processes organized and up to date.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full bookkeeping cycle, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner.<br>• Process accounts payable transactions, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate prompt payment of vendor invoices.<br>• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, and follow-up on overdue balances exceeding 60 days.<br>• Reconcile company credit card activity and bank accounts to support accurate month-end reporting.<br>• Administer full-cycle payroll for a workforce of fewer than 100 employees, ensuring compliance with payroll deadlines and collective agreement requirements.<br>• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, coding, and policy alignment before processing reimbursements.<br>• Maintain organized accounting data within Jonas and generate financial information needed for internal review and operational decision-making.<br>• Support ongoing billing and general accounting functions while helping ensure records are audit-ready and properly documented.
  • 2026-09-23T17:23:45Z