About The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established company in Ottawa, is seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk for a part-time contract assignment with the possibility of extension. This is a fully on-site role in the west end of Ottawa. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with excellent administrative and computer skills, and understands not only how to enter financial information but how to verify its accuracy, reconcile records, and follow proper accounting controls.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform accurate and efficient financial and administrative data entry
- Assist with daily accounting and administrative operations
- Review and verify financial transactions and supporting documentation
- Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Apply established accounting checks and balances and internal control procedures
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, and potential financial irregularities
- Enter, update, and maintain records in customized company software
- Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets and financial records, and prepare documents in Microsoft Word
- Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records
- Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative and accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and financial controls
- Demonstrated understanding of checks and balances, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Experience reviewing financial transactions and identifying discrepancies
- Excellent computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong data entry skills with exceptional accuracy
- Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to customized software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Professional, dependable, punctual, and adaptable
About the Job
- Contract assignment of 3 months to start, with the possibility of extension
- Part-time: 2-3 days per week, approximately 25-30 hours per week to start, with the possibility of additional hours
- Hours scheduled between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM
- 100% on-site in Ottawa (west end)
- Pay rate: $27.00 to $28.00 per hour
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to sleclaire@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job
19643.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
