Senior Accountant

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$100,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Manage month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, general ledger accounts, intercompany balances, financial statements, and cost analyses. Maintain work-in-progress and fixed asset records, improve accounting systems and controls, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, support audits, and assist with staff training.

Job details

Be part of something bigger, where exciting real estate projects meet a close-knit team and a culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance. This Ottawa-based company is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and internal controls across a growing, multi-entity real estate investment and development business. Reporting to a supportive Director of Finance who is committed to mentorship, this role offers an exciting opportunity to strengthen accounting processes, contribute to financial decision-making, and expand your experience across a diverse and evolving organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, proactive self-starter who takes initiative, communicates with confidence, and brings a calm, polished, and professional approach to their work, with a strong mindset for process improvement and operational efficiency. The main responsibilities of the role will be: Manage month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions. Prepare bank reconciliations, maintain accurate general ledger accounts, and manage intercompany balances and payments. Prepare monthly financial statements, financial reports, and account and job cost analyses. Maintain up-to-date work-in-progress reports, track fixed assets, and calculate depreciation. Develop and maintain accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting procedures. Ensure tax and regulatory compliance, support audits, and assist with training other accounting staff as needed. Join this forward-thinking Canadian real estate development firm and be part of a growing team with ambitious plans in Ottawa and the surrounding region. Apply today to help build a lasting impact! Qualifications: The main qualifications for this role include: Completed CPA designation or in progress is preferred Post-secondary education in finance and/or accounting Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience Previous experience in real estate, construction or high-tech is a strong asset Advanced proficiency in Excel Excellent English communication skills How You Will Be Rewarded: $85,000 – $100,000 salary range Generous bonus potential 3 weeks’ vacation plus Christmas shutdown Excellent benefits package Hybrid work set-up with flexibility to work from home on Fridays Potential to participate in an employee share ownership plan Free parking Location: Ottawa Internal Job ID#: 5124 Recruiter Name: Paul Stevenson

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Requirements

A post-secondary education in finance or accounting and at least three years of progressive accounting experience are required; a CPA designation in progress or completed is preferred. Advanced Excel proficiency and excellent English communication skills are expected, while experience in real estate, construction, or high-tech is an asset.