Finance Administrator

Altis Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Finance Administrator on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This hands-on role will support AP, AR, reconciliations and financial reporting within a collaborative not-for-profit team.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with two days per week in the downtown office and three days remote, core hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and opportunities to contribute across the accounting cycle while ensuring accurate transactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on accounting or finance experience.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or related discipline.
• Practical experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, vendor management and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow financial transactions and audit trails.
• Experience with Sage 50, Bambora and PowerPay or similar systems is an asset.
• Comfortable working in Excel and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Not-for-profit, government or government-funded program experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Youll manage accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, vendor payments and payment application.
• Youll complete bank and corporate credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Youll reconcile vendor statements and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing and payment inquiries.
• Youll support quarterly GST/HST filings and maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Youll assist with journal entries, month-end and year-end activities, accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Youll provide backup support for payroll and contribute to special projects and finance process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Audit trail

Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Sage 50

Bambora

PowerPay

Excel

Job description

Location: Ottawa, ON, Hybrid, 2 days onsite and 3 days remote
Language: English required, written and spoken. French/English bilingualism is an asset.
Duration: 12-month contract

About the Opportunity

We're recruiting a Finance Administrator for a 12-month maternity leave contract with a collaborative not-for-profit organization in Ottawa. This is a hands-on opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, investigating discrepancies and ensuring financial transactions are accurate from start to finish.

Youll join a small, supportive finance team where your work will have a meaningful impact on day-to-day operations. With exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, government-funded programs and financial reporting, youll have the opportunity to contribute across the accounting cycle while building your experience.

Whats In It for You

Youll enjoy a flexible hybrid environment with two days per week in the downtown Ottawa office, flexible working hours and core hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to broaden your finance experience while working alongside an experienced team in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, initiative and continuous learning.

Your Responsibilities

• Youll manage accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, vendor payments and payment application.
• Youll complete bank and corporate credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Youll reconcile vendor statements and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing and payment inquiries.
• Youll support quarterly GST/HST filings and maintain accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Youll assist with journal entries, month-end and year-end activities, accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.
• Youll provide backup support for payroll and contribute to special projects and finance process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on accounting or finance experience. Strong candidates with slightly less experience may also be considered.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline, or currently working toward a relevant degree or diploma.
• Practical experience with AP, AR, bank and credit card reconciliations, vendor management and discrepancy resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow financial transactions and documentation through a complete audit trail.
• Experience with Sage 50, Bambora and PowerPay or similar financial, payment and payroll systems is an asset.
• Comfortable working in Excel, with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Not-for-profit, government or government-funded program experience is an asset.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.