Accounting Clerk

Taggart Group of Companies; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Taggart Realty Management in Ottawa is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support full-cycle accounting activities in a hybrid role at 225 Metcalfe St., Suite 708. You will process invoices, reconcile statements, and maintain financial records with accuracy.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary accounting education and 1–2 years of experience, proficient in Excel, and a keen eye for detail. This position offers growth within a dynamic property management team.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance is required.
• One to two years of relevant work experience in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Basic use of Excel is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat would be considered an asset.
• Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting system would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, verify, stamp and code vendor invoices; ensuring all necessary approvals have been acquired and documented.
• Enter approved invoices into the accounting system.
• Liaise with the development team regarding vendor invoices and payments to ensure job cost coding is accurate and approvals are received.
• Process all stages of periodic cheque runs.
• Deposit and process incoming cash receipts.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, and input journal entries, as necessary.
• Prepare monthly corporate credit card statement reconciliation.
• Process and submit monthly HST filings, as calculated by the Project Accountant.
• Scan documents as required.
• Maintain all electronic and paper filing systems by ensuring all accounting documents are organized and saved appropriately and on a timely basis.
• Assist with rolling-forward annual spreadsheets and financial statement files by doing spreadsheet revisions and data entry.
• Ensure compliance with financial processes and regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

ERP systems

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Company: Taggart Realty Management

Reports to: Commercial Development Controller

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Company: Taggart Realty Management

Location: 225 Metcalfe St., Suite 708, Ottawa ON / hybrid role

About Us

At Taggart Realty Management, we believe in building more than just properties - we build communities. As part of the Taggart Group and managing a 3-million-square-foot portfolio, we specialize in acquiring, developing, leasing, and managing retail, residential, office, and commercial properties, both in-house and with third-party partners.

We’re continually growing through strategic development and acquisition resulting in a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career. At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Development Controller, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing various full-cycle accounting tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Key duties include processing invoices, preparing reports, reconciling bank statements and maintaining financial records . The Accounting Clerk will ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations, carry out data entry, and communicate with vendors and clients to resolve discrepancies. This role ensures adherence to documented processes and controls, resulting in consistency and compliance across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, verify, stamp and code vendor invoices; ensuring all necessary approvals have been acquired and documented.


• Enter approved invoices into the accounting system.


• Liaise with the development team regarding vendor invoices and payments to ensure job cost coding is accurate and approvals are received.


• Process all stages of periodic cheque runs.


• Deposit and process incoming cash receipts.


• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, and input journal entries, as necessary.


• Prepare monthly corporate credit card statement reconciliation.


• Process and submit monthly HST filings, as calculated by the Project Accountant.


• Scan documents as required.


• Maintain all electronic and paper filing systems by ensuring all accounting documents are organized and saved appropriately and on a timely basis.


• Assist with rolling-forward annual spreadsheets and financial statement files by doing spreadsheet revisions and data entry.


• Ensure compliance with financial processes and regulations.


• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance is required.


• One to two years of relevant work experience in Accounting or Finance is preferred.


• Basic use of Excel is required.


• Ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Experience using Adobe Acrobat would be considered an asset.


• Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting system would be considered an asset.


• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Providing service to several people, working under many simultaneous deadlines.


• Collaboration with finance and other departments.


• Hybrid role, with 80% in office attendance required.


• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.


• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.


• Repetitive work.


• Several deadlines, and year end processes can make for high volume periods and occasionally overtime work as needed.


• Occasional travel may be required for the purposes of attending meetings and visits at development sites.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of their legal authorization to work in Canada and to maintain such authorization throughout their employment.