Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

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!

If you are not in love with commuting and working on-site, there may be a better role for you! Keep an eye on our LinkedIn jobs board for other remote/hybrid opportunities.

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
• Prepare personal, corporate, and trust income 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

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Bonus Eligibility
• Opportunity to Grow
• Mentorship Program
• Flexible Hours