Intermediate Accountant

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

Position Title: Intermediate Accountant

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 plus benefits

Position Status: Existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa, ON / Gatineau, QC

Work Model: Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite / 1 day work from home

Additional Notes: Our client is seeking an Intermediate Accountant for a 12-month term to join their collaborative finance team within the business services group. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a complex, multinational environment while supporting core accounting functions and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for a portfolio of entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting


• Prepare and post general journal entries and maintain complete and accurate financial records, including ledgers, registers, and supporting documentation


• Perform detailed general ledger reconciliations and investigate variances, including intercompany balances and chargeback discrepancies


• Analyze financial results through balance sheet and income statement variance analysis, providing insights to support decision-making


• Prepare and contribute to internal financial reporting packages for management review


• Account for property, plant, and equipment (PPE) transactions, including additions, disposals, and maintenance of construction-in-progress (CWIP) and fixed asset schedules


• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders


• Support external audit processes, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor requests


• Research and apply appropriate accounting treatments for routine transactions in accordance with applicable standards


• Maintain and enhance financial reporting documentation, ensuring processes are clearly defined and up to date


• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the design and implementation of more efficient workflows


• Execute internal control procedures and ensure compliance with established policies and governance frameworks

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing full-cycle accounting, supported by a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent practical experience


• Active progression toward completion of the CPA (with plans to write the CFE within the next 12 months) is required


• Strong attention to detail and the 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

What will make you stand out

• Hands‑on experience working within a large, complex, multi-entity or multinational organization


• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., macros, Power Query) and a track record of leveraging technology to improve reporting efficiency


• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, controls, or timelines


• Experience supporting audits in a publicly listed environment and confidently interacting with external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders

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AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team. The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.