We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a busy organization in Ottawa's west-end. This role is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounting cycle with accuracy, maintain reliable financial records, and support payroll, tax, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently with computerized accounting systems and Excel-based reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle, including transaction processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records by overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger updates, and account balancing.
- Prepare and process payroll using established systems while ensuring timely payments and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Produce regular financial reports and spreadsheets to support budgeting, management review, and operational decision-making.
- Administer tax-related bookkeeping tasks, including recording liabilities, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with remittance activities.
- Use accounting platforms such as ADP, Great Plains, and other computerized systems to enter, review, and verify financial data.
- Support sales-related accounting activities by recording revenue transactions and ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.
- Identify discrepancies in financial information, investigate variances, and resolve issues to maintain data integrity.
- Contribute to updates in accounting processes or system-related changes by helping maintain continuity and accurate recordkeeping during transitions.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle bookkeeping with responsibility for a broad range of accounting functions.
- Proficiency with accounting software systems, including computerized bookkeeping platforms and financial applications.
- Hands-on experience using ADP for payroll or financial processing in a business environment.
- Working knowledge of Great Plains and strong capability in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis.
- Solid understanding of payroll administration, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Familiarity with tax accounting principles and the ability to support routine compliance-related tasks.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately.
If this position interests you, and you feel you have the necessary skills, please call us at 613-236-4253 or apply online today!
Job Reference Number: 0013524949
