Accounting bookkeeper
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
The role involves maintaining financial records, balancing accounts, and preparing financial statements and tax returns. Responsibilities also include managing payroll, calculating depreciation, and posting journal entries using various accounting software.
Job details
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 37.5 to 44 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education Bachelor's degree Tasks Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll Calculate fixed assets and depreciation Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems Maintain general ledgers and financial statements Post journal entries Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports Prepare tax returns Prepare trial balance of books Reconcile accounts Computer and technology knowledge ACCPAC Accounting software Caseware/Caseview MS Excel MS Outlook MS Word Quick Books Simply Accounting TaxPrep Sage Accounting Software Transportation/travel information Own transportation Own vehicle Public transportation is not available Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Tight deadlines Work under pressure Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Experience 5 years or more Employment terms options To be determined Day Overtime available Financial benefits Gasoline paid Other Benefits Free parking available
What you’ll do
The role involves maintaining financial records, balancing accounts, and preparing financial statements and tax returns. Responsibilities also include managing payroll, calculating depreciation, and posting journal entries using various accounting software.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field. Proficiency in multiple accounting software packages and a valid driver's license with own transportation are required.
Benefits
• Gasoline Paid • Free Parking
Listed skills
- Bookkeeping · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Payroll Calculation
- Fixed Assets
- Bookkeeping
- General Ledgers
- Financial Statements
- Tax Returns
- Trial Balance
- Account Reconciliation
- ACCPAC
- Caseware
- MS Excel
- QuickBooks
- Simply Accounting
- TaxPrep
- Sage Accounting Software
- Journal Entries
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
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