Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

TAG HR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team in East Ottawa. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact by helping clients navigate their financial needs. You will be responsible for preparing tax returns, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to utilize your accounting expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a firm that values its people and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience in Canada required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns and handle CRA reviews.
• Assist with bookkeeping engagements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

Bilingual (English and French)

Strategic Thinking

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Tools

TaxCycle

TaxPrep

ProFile

Microsoft Office

Sage

QuickBooks

CaseWare

QBO

Job description

This range is provided by TAG HR. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$50,000.00/yr - CA$60,000.00/yr

Do you love helping people with their numbers? Our private-sector client, an accounting firm in East Ottawa, ON, is looking for a full-time Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper to join their team on-site. If you want to make a career move where people are the core and numbers your tool, keep reading to apply!

Competitive salary range: $50,000-$60,000

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 2+ years of public accounting experience in Canada
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French — not mandatory if you have 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Diploma or degree in accounting
• Familiar with tax software such as TaxCycle, TaxPrep, or ProFile
• Experience in Personal, Corporate, and Trust Income tax preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Sage, QuickBooks, and CaseWare
• Strong strategic thinking, customer service, communication, and time management skills
• Driven to make a positive impact on clients

About the role

If hired, you will:

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns
• Research tax issues
• Handle CRA reviews/audits
• Communicate with tax authorities to represent clients (CRA and RQ)
• Assist with bookkeeping engagements for clients (QBO/Sage)
• Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, and assess the quality of financial statements
• Analyze financial documents, prepare reports, and audit findings
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, procedures and internal controls

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting and Financial Services