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12 results for Jr Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Staff Accountant
  • Perth, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 75000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Staff Accountant </strong>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Lead key month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.</p><p>• Coordinate year-end financial preparation by organizing records, assisting with closing activities, and supporting external reporting requirements.</p><p>• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and help maintain reliable accounting information.</p><p>• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, well-organized, and aligned with internal controls and reporting standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to gather financial information required for recurring and annual reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to continuous improvement in accounting processes to strengthen efficiency and reporting quality.</p>
  • 2026-08-05T14:23:48Z
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
Controller
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 47.00 - 55.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Controller </strong>to join a well-established organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a <strong>Long-term Contract basis</strong>. This <strong>hybrid opportunity</strong> is well suited to a hands-on accounting leader who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to guide day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate and timely reporting, and provide supervision to accounting staff while helping the business maintain strong financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead daily accounting operations and ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with established standards and policies.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, working papers, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis to support planning, decision-making, and overall business performance.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, assigning work, reviewing output, and promoting a high standard of accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related financial activities and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing and reporting.</p><p>• Support annual audit requirements by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring schedules are complete and well organized.</p><p>• Monitor revenue recognition and reporting activities to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting requirements.</p><p>• Use accounting systems and reporting tools to produce meaningful financial reports and improve visibility into key results and trends.</p>
  • 2026-08-28T19:44:08Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.40 - 35.20 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoice processing activities, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and within required timelines.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized financial records.<br>• Support month-end and period-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations and reporting deliverables.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on outstanding items, and help maintain healthy cash flow.<br>• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing records, and responding to information requests.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and produce clear reports for stakeholders.<br>• Work within Sage or a similar accounting or ERP system to maintain data integrity and support routine finance operations.<br>• Contribute to payment-related processes and provide responsive internal or external customer service on accounting inquiries.
  • 2026-08-18T19:13:45Z
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
Finance Manager
  • Kingston, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 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>
  • 2026-08-11T13:23:40Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Hawkesbury, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an <strong>experienced finance leader to oversee financial operations for a large organization in Hawkesbury, Ontario. </strong>This role will guide accounting, reporting, compliance, and capital planning activities while supporting strong internal controls and informed decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, deep knowledge of healthcare finance, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership, board committees, and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the hospital’s core finance operations, providing direction across payables, receivables, payroll, and general accounting activities.</p><p>• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that align with applicable Canadian regulatory and reporting standards.</p><p>• Act as the primary contact for external audit engagements, coordinating deliverables, responding to recommendations, and strengthening follow-up actions.</p><p>• Oversee cash position monitoring, banking reconciliations, and stewardship of organizational funds to support sound financial management.</p><p>• Monitor changes in Ontario hospital funding approaches, compliance expectations, and sector best practices, and translate them into practical financial strategies.</p><p>• Drive improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, and departmental processes to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve approval workflows.</p><p>• Enhance revenue reporting by supporting the effective use and optimization of financial system modules related to revenue recognition and analysis.</p><p>• Build and maintain reporting capabilities that give senior leadership and the Board clearer insight into organizational financial performance, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Develop long-term capital planning resources covering facilities, equipment, biomedical assets, and related service agreements, while supporting infrastructure funding applications and reporting.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams, affiliated organizations, and regional stakeholders to support financial planning, capital initiatives, procurement participation, and broader organizational development goals.</p>
  • 2026-08-25T19:18:38Z
Controller
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the full scope of accounting and financial oversight for their business in Ottawa, Ontario. This role will guide reporting, budgeting, cash management, compliance, and audit activities while providing clear financial insight to senior leadership. The successful candidate will help strengthen internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the organization maintains accurate and timely financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, payables, reconciliations, and period-end close processes.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with corporate reporting standards.</p><p>• Create executive and board-level financial packages that highlight performance trends, risks, and key business insights.</p><p>• Coordinate tax-related obligations and statutory filings in partnership with external advisors, including year-end reporting and required information returns.</p><p>• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity monitoring, banking relationships, and compliance with borrowing arrangements and lender expectations.</p><p>• Contribute to financing initiatives by supporting credit facility renewals, lender reporting, and covenant tracking.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting activities, using financial analysis to guide planning and cost management.</p><p>• Manage external audit preparation and delivery, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Strengthen finance operations by implementing internal controls, reinforcing risk management practices, and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.</p>
  • 2026-08-20T15:58:52Z
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
VP/Director of Finance
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a nationally recognized membership-based organization located in downtown Ottawa, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Bilingual Director of Finance & Administration to join its executive leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a key leadership role within a complex national organization serving tens of thousands of members across Canada. Working closely with senior leadership, elected officials, board members, and internal stakeholders, the Director will oversee financial management, administrative operations, and core organizational infrastructure.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for an experienced finance leader who can balance strategy with execution. The successful candidate will play a central role in financial planning, operational improvement, modernization initiatives, and ensuring the organization’s long-term financial health and effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s in it for you</strong></p><p>· A senior leadership role with meaningful influence on financial strategy and operational direction</p><p>· Close collaboration with executive leadership and an engaged Board of Directors</p><p>· Exposure to the complexity of a large, national membership-based organization</p><p>· The opportunity to lead modernization efforts, enhance reporting, and strengthen internal controls and systems</p><p>· A collaborative, values-driven workplace that emphasizes leadership, integrity, fairness, and strong relationships</p><p>· Competitive compensation and ongoing professional growth opportunities</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>·        Lead the preparation, coordination, and oversight of the annual operating budget, forecasts, and long-term financial planning</p><p>·        Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making</p><p>·        Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, and the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</p><p>·        Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, tax, audit, and financial reporting requirements</p><p>·        Establish and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and planning procedures</p><p>·        Manage cash flow, investments, and financial modelling to support organizational sustainability</p><p>·        Liaise with internal and external auditors and play a lead role in audit preparation and reporting</p><p>·        Oversee payroll processing, remittances, union dues, WSIB, and benefits administration for a large unionized workforce</p><p>·        Provide leadership and support on union-related financial and administrative matters</p>
  • 2026-08-24T12:58:40Z
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