External Accounts Officer (Hybrid, Ottawa)

UnivCan; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Universities Canada, based in Ottawa, is seeking an Accounting Officer, Clients, to support the Finance team and manage accounting services for external organisations. The role involves processing payments, verifying and posting invoices, and reconciling expense reports in a hybrid work setting.

The position reports to the Assistant Director, Accounting, and requires a college diploma in accounting or business administration, English communication skills, and familiarity with accounting software

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting or business administration is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another accounting software is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English; bilingualism in French and English is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Issuing cheques.
• Reconciling credit card accounts.
• Maintaining filing for accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation.
• Answering queries from clients.
• Preparing monthly balance of AP/AR for external organisations.
• Managing day-to-day banking, month-end reporting and journal entries for external organisations.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Adaptability

Education

College diploma in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Universities Canada, based in Ottawa, is seeking an Accounting Officer, Clients, to support the Finance team and manage accounting services for external organisations. The role involves processing payments, verifying and posting invoices, and reconciling expense reports in a hybrid work setting.

The position reports to the Assistant Director, Accounting, and requires a college diploma in accounting or business administration, English communication skills, and familiarity with accounting software