Accounting Coordinator

Altis Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 37,195 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking an Entry-level Accounting Coordinator in Ottawa's west end. This hybrid role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with payroll administration. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of accounting experience in fast-paced environments, handling AP and AR responsibilities proficiently. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage is essential. The position offers a pay rate of CA$27.00 – CA$30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR roles.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end support.
• Familiarity with ADP for payroll inputs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
• Prepare AR invoices and support basic collections.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Full-cycle accounting

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

CaseWare

ADP

Job description

Accounting Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Ottawa’s west end

Work arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Pay rate: CA$27.00 – CA$30.00 per hour

This role is ideal for candidates who have worked in professional services, public accounting, or multi‑entity environments and are comfortable supporting full‑cycle accounting tasks.

This position is suited for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process AP invoices, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
• Prepare AR invoices, apply payments, and support basic collections.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries and general ledger updates.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end close: accruals, schedules, and reporting support.
• Provide light payroll administration: new hire setup, benefits updates, and payroll inputs into ADP.
• Maintain organized financial documentation.
• Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries.
• Support ad hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR roles.
• Experience with full‑cycle accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end support.
• Familiarity with ADP for payroll inputs or employee data is an asset.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, CaseWare, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract