Our client, a well-established construction company in Ottawa’s east end, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.
This position is currently 100% in-office.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Manage daily cash flow activities and monitor company liquidity to support operational requirements
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately entered and maintained
- Review and prioritize vendor payments on a daily basis based on cash flow and business needs
- Manage receivables for rental accounts and carpentry projects, including daily, weekly, and monthly billing and collections
- Perform week-end and month-end accounting procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as required
- Ensure all government remittances, payroll deductions, and tax obligations are submitted accurately and on time
- Liaise with external accounting partners and auditors to support financial reporting and compliance requirements
- Review and verify accounting entries and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Maintain general ledger integrity and assist with financial analysis and reporting
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts to optimize cash flow
- Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and financial procedures
Credentials:
- Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience, including full accounting cycles
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
- Construction accounting experience (progress billing, rental calendars, job costing) preferred
- Equipment rental industry experience is an asset
- Proficiency with Sage 50 and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- Strong cash flow management skills
- Ability to manage bookkeeping for multiple business entities
- Experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end processes
- Accurate, organized, and detail-oriented
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Must have own vehicle as public transportation is not available
Benefits and perks:
- Health and dental benefits
- 2 weeks vacation to start
- RRSP Pension Match – 3%
- Free parking on site
- Mature and growing company – over 20 years in business
- Opportunity for growth
Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 per year depending on experience
Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm
If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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