5 results for Accountant Entry Level in Ottawa, ON

Accountant - Entry Level

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
31 - 34 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our clients 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.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
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. Advantages:-Competitive salary (60-80K) + 5% EOY bonus-Full benefits + RRSP matching-3 weeks vacation + other perks/discounts-Free parking -Excellent team Responsibilities: • 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.• 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.• Collaborate cross-functionally with AP, AR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting.• Prepare tax filings, supporting schedules, and related documentation for a range of direct and indirect tax obligations across the company and associated entities.• Reconcile tax-related accounts and review balances to ensure financial reporting reflects the organization’s current tax position accurately.• Work closely with teams across operations, finance, legal, treasury, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve tax reporting processes.• Coordinate information and respond to requests during tax audits and assessments by conducting analysis and assembling required backup documentation.• Track filing deadlines, licence renewals, and payment schedules through a maintained compliance calendar to support timely submissions.• Liaise with external advisors and service providers by gathering records and preparing materials required for corporate tax and information returns.• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance documentation, and automate recurring tax and accounting activities while reducing compliance risk.• Support cash forecasting by preparing tax estimates and monitoring payments or recoveries in collaboration with treasury and finance teams.• Handling other financial related duties as assigned. • Conduct technical research, assist with internal audit queries related to customer setup, and contribute to special projects or other assigned accounting duties.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 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. Responsibilities: • Prepare routine financial and operational reports and organize supporting data for review and analysis. • Gather information from multiple records and consolidate details into clear, accurate summaries. • Review costing information within accounting systems to help validate figures and support decision-making. • Process invoices and maintain accurate entries for payables, receivables, and billing activities. • Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain up to date. • Enter and update accounting information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Support daily accounting procedures by maintaining documentation and assisting with month-to-month administrative tasks.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks for the organization and related entities, ensuring financial activity is entered accurately and on schedule.• Process invoices, expense submissions, payable transactions, and approved disbursements through payment methods such as cheques, electronic transfers, and wire payments.• Post incoming funds, client-related disbursements, and other receipts to the appropriate general and trust accounts with careful allocation of each transaction.• Prepare and record trust and general account activity in compliance with internal procedures.• Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, vendor balances, and key balance sheet accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers required for accurate financial reporting.• Assist with statutory filings, tax remittances, and supporting schedules, including HST-related obligations and other assigned compliance activities.• Provide billing and accounts support by making approved invoice updates, adjustments, discounts, and write-offs as requested by authorized personnel.• Maintain well-organized financial records and backup documentation to support audits, internal review, and ongoing compliance needs.• Respond to inquiries from internal staff, suppliers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders regarding payments, invoices, and accounting information.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Manager, Complex Accounting

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z