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10 results for Financial Reporting Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Accountant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that&#39;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>
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Finance Administrator
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that&#39;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>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst, Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a well respected organization that&#39;s looking to add an experienced Payroll Analyst to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (70-88K)</p><p>-Full benefits + defined pension</p><p>-3 weeks vacation + 20 sick days</p><p>-Free parking</p><p>-Great team &amp; team culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Administer the organization’s bi-weekly payroll cycles for different employee groups, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Determine employee earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, benefits, special payments, and approved salary adjustments.</p><p>• Validate payroll transactions against internal policies, legislative requirements, collective agreement provisions, and supporting People and Culture documentation before submission.</p><p>• Monitor payroll changes to confirm alignment with approved budgets, then reconcile totals and transmit finalized data to the external payroll provider.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related documentation for garnishments, on-call compensation, and employee status updates such as hires, departures, and changes between permanent and part-time work.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, including preparing Records of Employment and supporting annual tax slip production such as T4s and T4As.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll accounts each month and complete required remittances, journal entries, and data submissions within established deadlines.</p><p>• Update payroll databases through file imports, verify coding for permanent equivalent reporting, and support annual reporting requirements including pension adjustments and deduction reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare leave balance valuations and other payroll support schedules for year-end audit activities, while assisting with payroll analysis and backup coverage as needed.</p><p>• Maintain current payroll and pension procedures documentation and provide operational support during payroll administration absences.</p>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Accountant - Entry Level
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 31 - 34 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></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>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide sound oversight of accounting activities for our construction client in Kingston, Ontario. This position plays a key role in supporting business decisions through accurate reporting, budgeting, and payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong systems knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial management, and the ability to strengthen reporting processes while maintaining compliance and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established standards.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that provide clear insight into organizational performance and support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Lead budgeting activities, monitor variances, and provide analysis to help guide financial planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Manage payroll processes and coordinate with relevant systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer and optimize accounting software and related financial tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and internal controls.</p><p>• Produce customized financial analyses and ad hoc reports to address operational needs and executive requests.</p><p>• Support the maintenance and improvement of reporting frameworks using tools such as Crystal Reports and other business systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align financial information with operational priorities and strengthen overall data accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Manager, Complex Accounting
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 140000 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>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that&#39;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>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with an organization that&#39;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>
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
Payroll consultant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 63 - 73 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>We are looking for an experienced Payroll consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario. </strong>This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can build structure, improve processes, and provide reliable guidance across <strong>complex payroll operations in the United States and internationally.</strong> The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills and hands-on expertise managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and vendor coordination in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Establish and organize payroll operations for a newly formed or developing payroll function, creating practical processes that support accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Administer payroll-related records, deductions, taxable benefits, and remittances with careful attention to compliance requirements.</p><p>• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries, explain processes clearly, and build confidence across teams.</p><p>• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues through detailed analysis and corrective action.</p><p>• Coordinate with external payroll providers and system partners to support service delivery, reporting needs, and process improvements.</p><p>• Support benefit and expense-related payroll components, including integration points involving platforms such as Concur and payroll applications.</p><p>• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and documentation updates to strengthen payroll controls and reporting reliability.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Finance Transformation Manager
  • Prescott, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 85 - 110 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>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z