Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits program

6% vacation entitlement

Paid sick leave

Company-paid life insurance

Free on-site parking

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is assisting a Nepean-based construction company in finding a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk. The role focuses on maintaining financial records, payroll processing, and tax compliance in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, strong Excel and Sage 50 skills, and a confiential, team-oriented approach. Competitive salary is offered with a flexible yet dedicated workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Construction, trades, or blue-collar industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Sage 50, Excel, Moneris and online banking platforms.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Honest, confidential and reliable with long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day financial records and general ledgers using Sage 50.
• Perform reconciliations and financial analysis using Excel.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Record and reconcile sales, purchases, receipts and payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance showroom sales incl. Moneris.
• Prepare weekly payroll and administer benefits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (EHT, HST, WSIB, ROEs, T4s, T5018s).
• Manage vehicle records: CVOR, registrations and insurance.
• Handle online banking activities: deposits, EFTs, e-transfers, payroll deposits.
• Maintain office inventory and order supplies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

English communication

Discretion

Integrity

Team player

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

Moneris

Online banking

Job description

Our client, a well-established, family-owned construction company located in Nepean, is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk with a strong accounting background and experience using Sage 50.

The company offers a welcoming, family-oriented environment with a casual workplace culture, long-tenured staff, free parking, and flexible work hours, provided responsibilities are met. The owner is approachable, hands-on, and fosters open communication across the organization.

With over 60 years of success in the industry, the company is seeking a permanent addition to the team as part of a planned retirement succession strategy, offering the opportunity for long-term stability and growth.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate day-to-day financial records and general ledgers using Sage 50 accounting software
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Record and reconcile sales, purchases, receipts, and payments
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance showroom sales, including payments processed through Moneris
• Prepare weekly payroll, maintain employee records, and administer group health benefits
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations and reporting requirements, including EHT, HST, WSIB, ROEs, T4s, and T5018s
• Manage vehicle-related records, including registration renewals, insurance documentation, and CVOR compliance
• Handle online banking activities, including deposits, EFT payments, e-transfers, and direct deposit payroll processing
• Maintain office inventory and coordinate the ordering of office supplies as required

Required skills and qualifications:

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Construction, trades, or other blue-collar industry experience preferred
• Proficient with Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, Moneris, and online banking platforms
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and consistent in managing financial records
• Comfortable working in a blue-collar environment and confidently holding others accountable when needed
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Reliable, professional, and committed to long-term success
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and good sense of humour
• Clean criminal record

Benefits and perks:

• Health and dental benefits program
• 6% vacation entitlement
• Paid sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible work environment with a high degree of autonomy and independence
• Supportive culture that values employee input and is open to change and new ideas
• Shorter days on Fridays

The salary for this position ranges from $55,000 to $65,000 per year depending on experience.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, scheduled anytime between 8:00/9:00AM and 3:00/4:00PM

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.