General Accountant

Stevenson & White; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevenson & White is representing a global provider of accessibility solutions seeking a General Accountant to join its finance team in Ottawa. The role is full-time and permanent, reporting to the Director of Finance and supporting day-to-day AP/AR and general ledger functions.

You will manage vendor invoices, reconciliations, month-end close tasks, GST/HST/PST filings, and assist with audits, ensuring accuracy, timely payments, and strong financial records in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting is required.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel is expected.
• High attention to detail, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (three-way match: PO, receipt, invoice), code to GL, and prepare payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements, maintain vendor records (tax compliance), respond to inquiries, and manage employee expense reimbursements.
• Generate customer invoices, monitor AR aging, manage collections and escalation, apply payments, and assist with credit assessments for new customers.
• Post journal entries, support month-end/year-end close (accruals and reconciliations), and reconcile bank accounts, AP/AR sub-ledgers, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support GST/HST/PST filings and audit preparation; identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is a global provider of accessibility solutions, helping organizations ensure equitable access to information for people with disabilities. They are continuing to experience impressive growth and are seeking a General Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with a can-do attitude to play a key role in the organization's financial operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments and collections, and supporting month-end close processes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, key responsibilities include:

• Process vendor invoices (three-way match: PO, receipt, invoice), code to GL, and prepare payment runs (EFT, cheque, wire) per payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements, maintain vendor records (tax compliance), respond to inquiries, and manage employee expense reimbursements
• Generate customer invoices, monitor AR aging, manage collections and escalation, apply payments, and assist with credit assessments for new customers
• Post journal entries, support month-end/year-end close (accruals and reconciliations), and reconcile bank accounts, AP/AR sub-ledgers, and other balance sheet accounts
• Support GST/HST/PST filings and audit preparation; identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy

If you're looking to join a mission-driven organization making a real difference while growing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect fit.

Qualifications:

The main qualifications for this role include:

• Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting is required
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle AP/AR and general ledger role
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail, with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills