Senior Accountant - Permanent - 19291

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Three weeks vacation

Remote work arrangement in Ottawa area

Job summary

LRO Staffing is seeking a Senior Accountant in Ottawa, ON. You will own the full accounting cycle for clients, manage bookkeeping (AP/AR/payroll) and produce monthly financial statements and analyses. You will support budgeting, internal reporting and statutory filings, collaborating with the team across all accounting functions.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks Online, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of full-cycle accounting experience including AP/AR and payroll.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude across accounting and finance functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks Online.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full accounting cycle for assigned clients.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including AP/AR and payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Conduct financial reviews and analysis.
• Prepare monthly internal reporting and statutory filings (GST/HST, CRA).
• Review bank reconciliations and consolidate budget data.
• Prepare working papers for external accountants and audits.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft 365

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Job description

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.