6 results for Junior Tax Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Payroll Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
35 - 41 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to support a long-term contract opportunity for our client based in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll and accounting activities with accuracy across a multi-provincial environment. The successful candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, hands-on experience with payroll and accounting systems, and the ability to contribute to financial reporting, planning, and day-to-day reconciliations. Responsibilities:• Administer bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for employees working in multiple provinces.• Maintain payroll records, deductions, and remittances while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll and tax requirements.• Reconcile general ledger payroll accounts and investigate any variances to support accurate financial reporting.• Complete monthly banking activities and perform account reconciliations to ensure transactions are properly recorded.• Review and reconcile corporate card or expense-related transactions, including Visa activity, in a timely manner.• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by preparing payroll and accounting data for analysis and planning.• Use payroll and accounting platforms, including Payworks and related systems, to process transactions and maintain data integrity.• Prepare and update spreadsheets and financial schedules in Excel to track payroll, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a finance team just outside of Ottawa, Ontario west-end. This position is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can manage month-end activities, support annual financial reporting, and help maintain accurate accounting records. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively within established deadlines. Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.• Lead key month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.• Coordinate year-end financial preparation by organizing records, assisting with closing activities, and supporting external reporting requirements.• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and help maintain reliable accounting information.• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, well-organized, and aligned with internal controls and reporting standards.• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to gather financial information required for recurring and annual reporting.• Contribute to continuous improvement in accounting processes to strengthen efficiency and reporting quality.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
31 - 34 CAD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Manage supplier invoices, verify coding, and process payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and monitor receivable balances to support cash flow activities.• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.• Maintain financial records within Great Plains and assist with accounting activities tied to multiple ongoing projects.• Support daily accounting operations by posting entries, updating documentation, and ensuring records are current and organized.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions, follow up on outstanding items, and keep transactions moving efficiently.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
30.4 - 35.2 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our client on a Contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented finance specialist who is confident working with Sage or a comparable ERP platform and who brings advanced Excel skills to support daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will contribute to invoicing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support while helping maintain accuracy across receivables and other core accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage invoice processing activities, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and within required timelines. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized financial records. • Support month-end and period-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations and reporting deliverables. • Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on outstanding items, and help maintain healthy cash flow. • Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing records, and responding to information requests. • Use advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and produce clear reports for stakeholders. • Work within Sage or a similar accounting or ERP system to maintain data integrity and support routine finance operations. • Contribute to payment-related processes and provide responsive internal or external customer service on accounting inquiries.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll consultant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
63 - 73 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can build structure, improve processes, and provide reliable guidance across complex payroll operations in the United States and internationally. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills and hands-on expertise managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and vendor coordination in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Establish and organize payroll operations for a newly formed or developing payroll function, creating practical processes that support accuracy and consistency.• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities for employees in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, ensuring timely processing and alignment with applicable legislation and internal policies.• Administer payroll-related records, deductions, taxable benefits, and remittances with careful attention to compliance requirements.• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries, explain processes clearly, and build confidence across teams.• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues through detailed analysis and corrective action.• Coordinate with external payroll providers and system partners to support service delivery, reporting needs, and process improvements.• Support benefit and expense-related payroll components, including integration points involving platforms such as Concur and payroll applications.• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and documentation updates to strengthen payroll controls and reporting reliability.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Senior Financial Analyst-FP & A

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst-FP & A to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a growing organization in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will translate financial and operational data into meaningful recommendations that help leaders make informed business decisions. You will partner with teams across the business to strengthen budgeting practices, improve reporting, and contribute to long-range planning initiatives. Responsibilities: • Lead the annual planning cycle by coordinating budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks that reflect organizational priorities. • Develop and refine financial models that assess business performance, test scenarios, and support strategic and operational decisions. • Produce regular financial reports, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership. • Work closely with department leaders to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and improve the accuracy of planning and forecasting activities. • Analyze large and complex datasets using financial and analytical tools to uncover insights that support planning and performance management. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across areas such as operations, sales, and engineering to address financial questions and planning needs. • Identify and implement improvements to FP&A processes, reporting methods, and data workflows to increase efficiency and clarity. • Present financial findings and the business rationale behind key initiatives in a clear, concise manner for senior decision-makers. • Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for accuracy and timeliness.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z