Hybrid Intermediate Accountant — Multinational Close & Analysis

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Outaouais, Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an Intermediate Accountant for a 12-month term based in Ottawa/Gatineau, with a hybrid work model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). The role involves supporting monthly to annual close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a multinational environment.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years’ full-cycle accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and is pursuing CPA with plans to sit the CFE within 12

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent practical experience.
• Active progression toward CPA with plans to write the CFE within the next 12 months.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet tight deadlines, particularly during month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
• Highly organized and adaptable, comfortable managing competing priorities within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, applying sound professional judgment under pressure, along with clear and effective communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, is essential, along with the ability to quickly learn new financial systems.
• Familiarity with IFRS and/or US GAAP and experience working within publicly listed organizations in Canada or the U.S is highly desirable.
• This role requires a high level of flexibility, including the ability to work additional hours during peak periods, and a commitment to working onsite a minimum of four days per week to support collaboration and team effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a portfolio of entities.
• Prepare and post general journal entries and maintain complete and accurate financial records.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze financial results through balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Prepare internal financial reporting packages for management review.
• Account for PPE transactions and CWIP/fixed asset schedules.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts with cross-functional teams.
• Support external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Apply appropriate accounting treatments per standards.
• Maintain up-to-date financial reporting documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help design efficient workflows.
• Execute internal control procedures and ensure policy/governance compliance.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

CPA progression

Advanced Excel

IFRS/US GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking an Intermediate Accountant for a 12-month term based in Ottawa/Gatineau, with a hybrid work model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). The role involves supporting monthly to annual close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting within a multinational environment.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years’ full-cycle accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and is pursuing CPA with plans to sit the CFE within 12