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Taggart Group of Companies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taggart Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Accountant in Ottawa to support the CEO with financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across accounting processes.

The role covers internal control, tax preparation, and system administration, with supervision of accounting staff and interns. Fluent French and English are required, along with extensive experience in accounting software and office suites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Experience with Sage50, QuickBooks Online, Profile and CaseWare.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal control and process improvement recommendations to optimize financial workflows and production review processes.
• Prepare adjustment entries, compilations, and financial statements; manage balance sheet and income statement reporting.
• Supervise and train accounting interns or staff as needed.
• Handle practical accounting tasks across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage50

QuickBooks Online

Profile

CaseWare

Acomba (asset)

Job description

The person in the position of Senior Accountant serves as an assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Description

Internal Control

• Propose continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files, ensuring the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance with client files (Corporate and individuals).
• Discuss possible solutions for specific issues with the CEO.

Accounting

• Prepare adjustment entries and compilation missions.
• Fill out T2 corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare individual tax returns during the T1 tax season.
• Design, implement, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals and businesses.
• Respond to questions regarding accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by analyzing documents.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise and train, if necessary, accounting interns, other accountants, or accounting technicians.

Practical Experience

• Practical experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger (management of supplier invoices and payments, customer billing and collection, cash management, and bank reconciliation).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Knowledge: Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, Quickbooks online, Profile, and Caseware. Knowledge of Acomba software would be considered an asset.
• Years of experience: 10 years and more.

Bilingual: This role involves interactions with clients on a national scale. Therefore, proficiency in both French and English is required for this role, both in written and oral communication.