Accounting Specialist

CIRA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRA in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to own the day-to-day accounts payable processes within a small Finance team. You will ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, while supporting reconciliations and month-end activities.

You bring 2–5 years in accounts payable or related finance roles, experience with ERP systems and Excel, and a detail-oriented mindset. This hybrid role combines in-office and remote work at our Ottawa headquarters.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounts payable or related finance roles.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Excel.
• Experience preparing harmonized sales tax remittances.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, GL coding, PO/contract verification, vendor payments and resolution of invoice or payment issues.
• Act as a key AP contact for business units and vendors, responding to inquiries and ensuring issues are followed through to resolution.
• Process staff and corporate expenses, including monthly corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Support selected account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end/year-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable and Finance processes and support other Finance activities as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Journal entries

General ledger

HST remittances

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Join the team that is building a trusted internet for Canadians! CIRA is best known for managing the system that keeps more than 3 million .CA domains running as smooth as maple syrup, but we do so much more to help Canadians thrive on the internet.

Whether it’s our cybersecurity products that protect Canadians online, our advocacy work that fights for a better internet, or our Net Good Grants that support hundreds of community-led internet projects across Canada—we work every day to keep the internet strong and free. Join us!

Who You Are

As an Accounting Specialist, your primary responsibility will be the day-to-day ownership of accounts payable and expense processing. You will be a key Finance contact for employees and vendors, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. As part of a small Finance team, you will also provide support with selected reconciliations, month-end activities and other accounting tasks as needed.

You are organized, detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of recurring accounting processes. You bring sound judgment, follow issues through to resolution and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organization.

You are curious about how things work and look for practical ways to improve processes, strengthen controls and make Finance easier to work with. You are adaptable, collaborative and comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines.

What You Will Do

• Own full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, general ledger (GL) coding, purchase order (PO)/contract verification, vendor payments and resolution of invoice or payment issues.
• Act as a key AP contact for business units and vendors, responding to inquiries and ensuring issues are followed through to resolution.
• Process staff and corporate expenses, including monthly corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Support selected account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end/year-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable and Finance processes and support other Finance activities as required.

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, finance or a related role, with hands‑on experience in full-cycle accounts payable and knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations and the general ledger.
• Strong systems skills, including experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP)/accounting systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing and submitting harmonized sales tax remittances and reconciling HST accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, vendors and colleagues across the organization.

Who We Are

At CIRA, we’re driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canada’s digital future. We’re not just asking, ‘What more can we do?’—we’re actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians. Our recognition as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for ten years is a testament to our vibrant culture. We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and candour are second nature and where diverse perspectives are integral to our success, because we know that great ideas come from everywhere. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in a dynamic field, join us and help shape the future of the internet!

CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL in‑office work to keep our team connected and engaged. Our Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities that bring our team together, encouraging a strong sense of community within our organization. No matter where you work from, you'll always feel part of our vibrant team and our shared mission.

At CIRA, people remain at the centre of our recruitment process. While CIRA uses recruitment platforms that include artificial intelligence‑enabled features, which may be used to support administrative processes or skills‑based assessments, these features are intended to assist our recruitment activities and do not replace human judgment. All applicant screenings, interviews, evaluations and selection decisions are conducted by our staff. Artificial intelligence is not used to make autonomous or final hiring decisions.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. CIRA is committed to fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you require any assistance or accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].