General Accountant

PureSpirit IT Solutions; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous-owned IT solutions firm located in Ottawa is seeking a General Accountant. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, handle accounts receivable and payable, and support month-end closing tasks. A minimum of 5 years accounting experience in the technology sector is preferred, alongside strong knowledge of GAAP. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the IT or technology sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles GAAP.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure collection of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles GAAP

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

College / University graduate in Commerce / Business / Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Salary :

Our Commitment to You

PureSpirit is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply to join our growing team and are committed to providing all employees with a workplace experience that is free from barriers, discrimination, and harassment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, faith identity, nationality, and / or disability status. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and are proud to be taking steps to increase Indigenous representation within our organization. If you’re driven, hard‑working, and want to join a dynamic and energetic team, we welcome you to apply today and encourage you to come as you are.

Who we are

PureSpirit is an industry‑leading, Indigenous‑owned Canadian IT value‑added reseller, dedicated to accelerating the Federal Governments and other large Public and Private Sector Companies’ digital transformation. Based in the national capital region and serving clients coast to coast, we specialise in workplace technology devices, enterprise data centre, and audio‑visual solutions. As a tight‑knit team, we work together and support one another to achieve success. We strongly encourage Indigenous peoples to apply as we continue to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team and grow their careers with us.

Title

General Accountant

Reports to

Accounting Manager

Based at : 135 Michael Cowpland Drive, Suite 110

Job purpose

The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records by managing day‑to‑day accounting functions, with a primary focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month‑end closing activities. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, improves financial accuracy, and provides key data for business decision‑making. The position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth financial operations within a fast‑paced IT reseller environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor order tracking stages to determine when to invoice.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR ledger and follow up on overdue payments using AR collection software tool Gaviti.
• Process incoming payments via bank, credit card, and other payment methods.
• Liaise with the sales and operations teams to resolve billing disputes.
• Maintain accurate records of AR transactions and prepare aging reports.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Review and process vendor bills and credit memos.
• Ensure appropriate coding and posting of bills to the correct accounts and cost centres.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure prompt issue resolution.
• Document retention in DOCUPHASE document management. Work would principally involve uploading and indexing existing active files, contracts, key business documents and compliance‑related archived.

Month‑End Closing Tasks and Ad‑hoc Activities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments and account reconciliations.
• Assist with documentation and completion of month end checklists and reconciliations using the Floqast accounting software tool.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports for management.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• General accounting and other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

• College / University graduate in Commerce / Business / Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the IT or technology sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles GAAP.
• Experience with ERP / accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and proficiency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Eligibility to obtain Level 2 Secret Security Clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Flexible working hours and remote options
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• A collaborative team environment working with cutting‑edge tech

Work Model

We promote work‑life balance and Family is one of our values. We enable our employees to work from home and from the office by providing a hybrid work model with flexibility. This role will work primarily from the office, however we will work together to ensure you have flexibility.