Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

TAAG is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in Ottawa. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and performing full cycle accounting duties. Candidates should have relevant experience and an accounting designation or be pursuing one. Join a collaborative environment that values client relationships and team support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience, preferably with small-to-medium businesses.
• Holds or pursuing CPA designation.
• Familiarity with GAAP / ASPE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounting duties including bookkeeping.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team Player

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting

Accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA)

Tools

Excel

Sage Simply Accounting

QuickBooks

Tax Prep

CaseWare

Job description

TAAG is a multidisciplinary firm offering a wide range of services for small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, governmental and non-governmental organizations. TAAGs service lines include accounting and bookkeeping, tax planning, multi-family office services including wealth management, business and corporate law, and marketing and design. We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team.

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with the day-to-day accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform full cycle accounting duties, including bookkeeping and financial operations.
• Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Perform personal and corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, along with related schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Complete periodic bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and file HST returns and payroll remittances.
• Prepare Tax assessments and reassessments for confirmation and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Staff Accounting team to achieve shared goals.
• Actively promote the firms services to clients and prospects.

Qualifications :

• At least two years of relevant work experience, preferably with small-to-medium businesses.
• Holds an accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA) or is actively pursuing a CPA with a post-secondary degree in accounting.
• Familiarity with GAAP / ASPE is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Sage Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Tax Prep, and CaseWare.
• Skilled at managing challenging situations with sound judgment and effective problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address client inquiries in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Bilingual (English / French) is considered an asset.

Why TAAG?

The numbers are secondary to the person sitting in front of us or on the other side of the phone. Every single one of us takes ownership of what we do for each other and for clients. Our team provides a warm environment for clients and solves problems collaboratively. We treat everyone with friendliness and care.

Apply Today!

If you are interested to apply, please submit your resume to Human Resources at

TAAG Accounting is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law