9 results for Accounting Analyst in Ottawa, ON

Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an Accounting Clerk to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages: -Salary (50-60K)-Full benefits-2/3 weeks vacation-Free parking-Excellent culture Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</li><li>Prepare, update, and maintain financial records, reports, and spreadsheets</li><li>Enter financial data and reconcile discrepancies across accounts</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and employee expense tracking</li><li>Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up to ensure timely payment collection</li><li>Maintain organized filing systems for financial, payroll, and administrative documentation</li><li>Respond to phone calls, emails, and general office inquiries professionally</li><li>Draft and prepare reports, correspondence, and internal documents</li><li>Provide support during month-end and year-end accounting close processes</li><li>Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal departments as needed</li><li>Safeguard confidential financial information while ensuring accuracy and compliance</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
24.5385 - 28.413 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings strong accuracy, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on managing a high volume of invoices, maintaining organized payment records, and supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations using ERP or comparable accounting software. Responsibilities: • Enter and review a large volume of utility-related invoices, including hydro, gas, and water charges, ensuring information is recorded accurately in the accounting system. • Assign proper account codes and verify supporting details so that transactions are posted correctly and in line with internal procedures. • Communicate with vendors to respond to invoice questions, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding items with careful attention to detail. • Support payment activities by preparing items for processing, tracking due dates, and helping maintain timely disbursements. • Reconcile invoice data against purchase or billing information to identify errors, missing details, or duplicate entries before payment is issued. • Maintain complete and well-organized accounts payable records to support reporting, audits, and month-end activities. • Work with accounting and operational teams to address issues affecting approvals, coding, or vendor account balances. • Use ERP, Concur, ADP, or similar financial systems to manage payable transactions and update vendor or invoice information as needed.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 129000 CAD / Yearly
Accounting ManagerOur client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their Finance team in a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting work environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Manager will lead, plan, and optimize the operations of the Finance unit.This opportunity is ideal for a strategic and collaborative finance leader who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, driving process improvements, and mentoring high-performing teams. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and at least five years of people leadership experience.Key Responsibilities Strategic and Business Planning<ul><li>Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reports to managers, executive leadership, provincial stakeholders, and the Board of Directors</li><li>Identify and recommend new technologies to improve financial processes and support the efficient completion of finance activities</li><li>Lead and support the transition to new accounting software over the next 1–2 years, including process redesign where needed</li></ul>Operations Management<ul><li>Oversee the financial activities, transactions, and accounting processes performed by Finance Unit staff and the Industrial Product Program Unit</li><li>Review current workflows and develop or adapt processes to reflect operational changes and improve efficiency</li><li>Plan, schedule, and coordinate interim and year-end audits with external auditors and internal teams</li><li>Partner with the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Financial Policy Manager to communicate audit results to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required</li><li>Approve implementation of and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Ensure all account reconciliations and key financial controls are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Perform cash flow analysis and support effective financial planning</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and risk management practices to support sound financial management</li></ul>People Leadership<ul><li>Lead, manage, and support Finance Unit staff</li><li>Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members in the completion of financial activities</li><li>Oversee the performance management program, including staff supervision, evaluation, and development</li><li>Foster a collaborative team culture that supports continuous learning and succession planning within the Finance Unit</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Responsibilities:• Develop supporting schedules and documentation needed for the preparation of financial statements.• Prepare a range of income tax filings, including personal, corporate, and trust returns, with a high degree of accuracy.• Investigate taxation questions and determine practical solutions to address client-specific issues.• Coordinate review and audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring files are organized and ready for examination.• Act as a liaison between clients and tax authorities, handling correspondence and responding to inquiries from relevant government agencies.• Assist with bookkeeping activities using accounting platforms such as QBO & Sage, and similar software tools.• Perform account reconciliations, record journal entries, and assess the completeness and reliability of financial data.• Examine financial records, compile reports, and communicate key observations arising from audit or review work.• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, established procedures, and control requirements in day-to-day work.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a client that's looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (70-75K)-Full benefits-3 weeks vacation-Free parking Responsibilities:• Oversee the preparation and processing of the invoicing, ensuring all billing statements are completed on a quarterly basis.• Handle full-cycle accounting tasks, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger updates, and journal entries.• Prepare and issue monthly invoices for government vehicle usage.• Manage invoicing for government shipments, including air and other transportation methods.• Administer claims related to long-distance and local transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and resolution.• Process government invoicing for LTS, Air, and SEA shipments• Carry out revenue distribution tasks and ensure funds are allocated correctly.• Month end and year end tasks.• Provide support for diverse accounting activities and assist with day-to-day financial operations as needed.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Ottawa, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
39 - 45 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. Our hospital client seeks a remote Financial Analyst for a six-month term. This key role requires a strong focus on both internal and external financial reporting, including the accurate recognition of revenue tied to both global and activity-based funding. The Financial Analyst’s duties will include: · Overseeing accurate revenue recognition for all activity-based funding sources· Administering and supervising inventory accounting processes, year-end reconciliations, and related journal entry transactions· Maintaining and updating financial master data· Preparing and analyzing financial reports for internal stakeholders and external program,· Managing accounts payable payment runs and GR/IR reconciliations.· Completing monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and reporting of the full customer sub-ledger and associated account reconciliations.· Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain approved Purchase Service Agreements within the organization’s SAP structures.· Other duties as required
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Cyber Security Analyst

Ottawa, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
79.1635 - 91.663 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to support security operations for a government consulting environment. This Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior detail-oriented candidate who can work part-time hours while taking ownership of live monitoring, threat investigation, and timely incident response. The role suits someone who is comfortable working hands-on with Darktrace and related security technologies to strengthen detection capabilities and maintain a strong security posture. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day security monitoring activities and assess alerts to identify suspicious behaviour, emerging risks, and potential incidents.• Use Darktrace and other security tools to investigate anomalies, validate threats, and recommend appropriate containment or remediation actions.• Respond to cyber security events in real time, coordinate triage efforts, and support resolution to reduce operational impact.• Review firewall, network, and cloud security configurations to improve protection across the environment.• Analyze threat intelligence and security trends to refine detection approaches and strengthen defensive measures.• Troubleshoot security issues across SOC-related processes, infrastructure, and technologies to maintain effective operations.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to document findings, communicate risk, and support ongoing security improvements.• Contribute to configuration and quality management practices that enhance the reliability and effectiveness of security controls.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
31.6635 - 36.663 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This position is well suited to a detail-oriented payroll specialist who brings strong technical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid background managing complex payroll operations. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely payroll processing while handling related accounting and benefits activities in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll for a large salaried employee group, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule. • Review and maintain payroll records related to earnings, deductions, overtime, commissions, and employee benefits. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries while supporting account balancing and reconciliation activities. • Verify payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies through careful analysis and follow-up. • Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and lookup formulas, to analyze payroll data and generate reporting. • Support benefit administration tasks by tracking updates and ensuring payroll changes are reflected correctly. • Work within payroll and accounting systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce to maintain reliable records and processing workflows.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid. Advantages:-Competitive salary (85-90K)-Full benefits + RRSP's-3 weeks vacation + sick days-Free parking-Hybrid after training (1-2 days on site) Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle payroll for employees across weekly and semi-monthly pay periods, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review and update payroll records to maintain correct employee information, taxable earnings, deductions, benefit withholdings, garnishments, and applicable taxes.• Verify payroll-related changes such as new employee setups, departures, compensation updates, incentive payments, and time entry data before each pay run.• Apply federal, provincial, state, and local payroll requirements to support ongoing compliance.• Perform reconciliations for payroll registers, tax remittances, benefit deductions, and payroll-related general ledger accounts to identify and resolve variances.• Coordinate payroll funding activities and arrange statutory remittances and third-party payments within required timelines.• Complete year-end payroll tasks for both countries, including annual balancing, tax form preparation, and required filings.• Respond to employee payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and support internal or external audit requests with accurate documentation.• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in HR, Finance, and Benefits to improve payroll accuracy and maintain consistent processes.• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information by following privacy standards and internal controls.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z