Junior Staff Accountant

Bouris Wilson LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Bouris Wilson LLP in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to work closely with partners and staff and contribute to a practice focused on developing people. You will perform reconciliations, prepare financial statements, and complete payroll and HST tasks.

The role emphasizes client service, teamwork, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of Sage 50, QuickBooks, CCH TaxPrep, and CaseWare is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of undergraduate degree/diploma and CPA pre-requisites (PEP)
• A desire to provide outstanding client service
• A commitment to teamwork and proven leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 0-1 year experience in an accounting/audit role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with the following software is an asset: Sage 50, QuickBooks, CCH TaxPrep, CaseWare

Responsibilities

• Account reconciliation, preparation of trial balances, posting journal entries
• Preparation of Notice to Reader Financial Statements
• Preparation of bookkeeping from bank statements, credit card statements and other financial documents
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations to the bank and various other accounts
• Preparation of payroll remittances
• Preparation of HST Returns

Skills

Client service

Teamwork & leadership

Verbal & written communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree/diploma and CPA prerequisites (PEP)

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

CCH TaxPrep

CaseWare

Job description

We are currently looking for a Junior Staff Accountant to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and staff and join an organization that puts an emphasis on developing our people.

Your Primary Duties And Responsibilities Will Primarily Include

• Account reconciliation, preparation of trial balances, posting journal entries
• Preparation of Notice to Reader Financial Statements
• Preparation of bookkeeping from bank statements, credit card statements and other financial documents
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliations to the bank and various other accounts
• Preparation of payroll remittances
• Preparation of HST Returns

A Successful Candidate Should Possess The Following Qualifications

• Successful completion of undergraduate degree/diploma and CPA pre-requisites (PEP)
• A desire to provide outstanding client service
• A commitment to teamwork and proven leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 0-1 year experience in an accounting/audit role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with the following software is an asset
  • Sage 50
  • QuickBooks
  • CCH TaxPrep
  • CaseWare

Bouris Wilson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise.