Senior Accountant

Location: Ottawa, Ontario * Type: Permanent

• Job #4691

Job #4691 - Do you consider yourself to be a personable, bright and enthusiastic Accountant? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! Our client is looking for someone with hands-on, full-cycle NFP accounting experience who is comfortable handling the day-to-day accounting for their thriving organization. In this role, you will be relied upon to work closely with top finance leaders and ensure all financial activities are running smoothly and efficiently. The selected individual will have a keen eye for detail along with a process improvement mindset. Working with both the Director of Finance and the Chief Administrative Officer, the main responsibilities include:

• Manage finance operations including accounts payable, banking and cash management
• Manage the creation of project reports, including preparing quarterly financial reports
• Process invoices, perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations, track tax remittances and create purchase orders
• Assist with external audit and year-end statements
• Assist with creating and implementing financial and corporate policies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Prepare and process biweekly payroll and manage accurate group benefits submissions
• Other duties as required

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Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:

• Formal Accounting education
• 5+ years accounting experience, preferably in a NFP environment
• Strong technical accounting and financial analysis experience
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (oral and written)

Definite Assets:

• CPA designation completed or in progress considered a strong asset
• Payroll and or fund accounting experience
• System implementation experience

How You Will be Rewarded:

• $80,000 – $90,000 annual salary range
• Good benefits plan
• 3 weeks' vacation + Christmas shutdown and 2 float days
• Generous RRSP matching plan
• Hybrid work schedule - 2 days in office

Location: Ottawa
Internal Job ID#:4691
Recruiter Name: Paul Stevenson
How to Apply: * If you are already registered with us, please contact your Recruiter and quote Job #4691.

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Thank you for your interest! The recruiter responsible for this role will be in touch with those candidates whose skills and qualifications best match our client's requirements. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered.
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