Senior Accountant - Permanent

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Three weeks vacation

Job summary

LRO Staffing is seeking a Senior Accountant in Ottawa to manage the full accounting cycle for the firm’s clients. This hands-on role covers bookkeeping, financial reporting and budgeting with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong English communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks Online. This is a permanent role with salary DOE and Ottawa-area remote work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with collaborative attitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of full accounting cycle for clients.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping: A/P, A/R and payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Conduct financial reviews and analyses.
• Prepare and review internal monthly reports.
• Handle GST/HST remittances and CRA filings.
• Reconcile and analyze bank statements.
• Compile and consolidate budget data.
• Prepare working papers for audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Senior Accountant - Permanent - 19291

About the Opportunity

Our client, a small accounting firm, has an existing vacancy for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant with a positive, can-do attitude. This is a hands-on, end-to-end accounting role where you will manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and broader accounting needs of the firm’s clients. The work will range from accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll through to financial reporting, analysis and budgeting.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of the full accounting cycle for assigned clients
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Complete financial reviews and analysis
• Prepare and review monthly internal reporting
• Prepare statutory filings, including GST/HST remittances and other CRA reporting
• Review and analyze bank reconciliations
• Develop, compile and consolidate budget data
• Prepare working papers for external accountants and audits
• Support additional accounting projects and activities as required

About You

• At least three years of full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting
• A hands-on approach with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute across all areas of accounting and finance
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 & QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

About the Job

• An annual salary between $60,000 to $80,000/yr DOE
• Medical and dental benefits
• Three weeks of vacation
• A remote work arrangement, candidates must be located in the Ottawa area

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.