Global Accountant: AP/AR, GL & Month-End

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

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.