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Accounting bookkeeper

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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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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