Junior Staff Accountant

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Experience: 0-1 year experience in an accounting/audit role
Posting language: English
Posted: May 17, 2026

Original job description

We are currently looking for a Junior Staff Accountant to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and staff and join an organization that puts an emphasis on developing our people.

Your Primary Duties And Responsibilities Will Primarily Include

Account reconciliation, preparation of trial balances, posting journal entries
Preparation of Notice to Reader Financial Statements
Preparation of bookkeeping from bank statements, credit card statements and other financial documents
Preparation of monthly account reconciliations to the bank and various other accounts
Preparation of payroll remittances
Preparation of HST Returns

A Successful Candidate Should Possess The Following Qualifications

Successful completion of undergraduate degree/diploma and CPA pre-requisites (PEP)
A desire to provide outstanding client service
A commitment to teamwork and proven leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
0-1 year experience in an accounting/audit role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
Experience with the following software is an asset

Sage 50
QuickBooks
CCH TaxPrep
CaseWare

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bouris Wilson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise.

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Responsibilities

Reconcile accounts, prepare trial balances and journal entries, and produce Notice to Reader financial statements and bookkeeping records. Prepare monthly reconciliations, payroll remittances, and HST returns.

Requirements

Candidates should have completed an undergraduate degree or diploma and CPA prerequisites, with 0–1 year of accounting or audit experience. They should demonstrate client service, teamwork, leadership, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel; experience with Sage 50, QuickBooks, CCH TaxPrep, or CaseWare is an asset.

Skills

Account Reconciliation
Trial Balance Preparation
Journal Entries
Bookkeeping
Bank Reconciliation
Payroll Remittances
HST Returns
Client Service
Teamwork
Leadership
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel
Sage 50

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Keywords

Accounting
Audit
CPA Prerequisites
Account Reconciliation
Trial Balances
Journal Entries
Notice to Reader Financial Statements
Bookkeeping
Bank Statements
Credit Card Statements
Payroll Remittances
HST Returns
Microsoft Office
Excel
Sage 50
QuickBooks
CCH TaxPrep
CaseWare
Client Service
Teamwork
Leadership

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