Accounting Technician

Randstad Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeping Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role offers a chance to engage with accounting processes, from managing accounts payable and receivable to tracking project costs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy office environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a proactive approach. With opportunities for growth and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for someone eager to develop their skills while contributing to a collaborative atmosphere. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of bookkeeping experience in a busy office setting.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and the three-way match process.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Process and record accounts payable and receivable accurately.
• Track and allocate project costs and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Maintain customer profiles and support internal reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Attention to Detail

Bilingual (English and French)

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

We’re on the hunt for a detail-loving, number-crunching Bookkeeping Clerk to join our growing team! If you have experience in construction, manufacturing, or equipment sales — and know your way around debits, credits, and cost tracking — we want to hear from you.

This role is perfect for someone who’s not only great with numbers but also curious about how business works behind the scenes. You'll report directly to your manager and be encouraged to grow with us through ongoing development opportunities.

Advantages

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays

Responsibilities

1. Accounting (75%)

• Process and record accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate coding.
• Match invoices with POs, quotes, freight costs, and shipping documents — accuracy is key!
• Track and allocate project costs (product, freight, brokerage, credits, etc.).
• Reconcile accounts monthly, track accruals, and assist in month-end closings.
• Manage inventory purchases and record entries in Great Plains.

Credit & Collections (10%)

• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and flag potential issues.
• Apply payments (cheque, EFT, credit card) and issue invoices and statements.
• Help assess credit risk and prepare credit approval packages.
• Work with collection agencies if needed.

Admin Duties (10%)

• Maintain customer profiles, organize digital files, and support internal reporting.
• Prepare paperwork for vendors / customers and assist with the annual audit.
• Occasionally answer calls and route inquiries across departments.

General Support (5%)

• Help with internal communication and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of bookkeeping / AP / AR experience in a busy office setting.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and the three-way match process.
• Comfortable with Excel and open to learning new software (Great Plains experience is a plus!).
• Organized, accurate, proactive — you catch the small stuff before it becomes a big issue.
• Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
• Ready to pass a background check.

Summary

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your skills, stay organized, and be part of a down-to-earth team — apply now and let’s build something great together!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace by examining our policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, retention, and advancement. We support accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment process. Please specify any accommodation requirements by contacting [emailprotected].