Bookkeeper

cft group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFT Recycling is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage daily bookkeeping across multiple entities in Stittsville, ON. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and proactive process improvements within a growing recycling business.

You will perform reconciliations, journal entries, and support AR/AP while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and confidentiality. The position offers $50,000–$60,000 annually and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and HST returns.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for prepaids, insurance, and other accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Support AR and AP clerks with accounting tasks.
• Resolve discrepancies related to customer and vendor accounts, invoices, and payments.
• Support month-end close processes with reconciliations and reports.
• Assist with year-end preparation and documentation for management and external accountants.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documents.
• Assist with financial reporting and other accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Perform other bookkeeping duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AP/AR

Reconciliations

Discretion

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Location: Stittsville, ON Position: Full-Time Company: CFT Recycling

About Us:

At CFT Recycling, we're a locally owned leader in scrap metal recycling, dedicated to building a cleaner, greener future. Our team works together to provide exceptional recycling services while upholding the highest standards of safety, customer service, and operational excellence. As we continue to grow, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us and make a meaningful impact in the recycling industry.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team. The ideal candidate is a dependable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for detail, and can manage day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities across multiple entities with accuracy and efficiency.

The pay range for this position is $50,000-$60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including accounts such as prepaids, insurance, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation and review of supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Support AR and AP clerks with accounting-related tasks
• Assist with resolving discrepancies related to customer accounts, vendor accounts, invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Support the month-end close process, including the preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and supporting reports.
• Assist with year-end preparation, including the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for management and external accountants.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and other accounting-related projects as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Perform other bookkeeping and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience is required
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Excel is required
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and HST returns
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently
• Comfortable with numbers and basic financial reporting

About the Role - Bookkeeper

As a Bookkeeper, you will be a trusted member of our finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities. This role offers autonomy, clear responsibilities, and the opportunity to influence financial operations. We value collaboration, accountability, and results and you'll have room to grow as we grow.