Location: On-site, Ottawa, ON, 5 days per week

Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Duration: 3-month contract

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading organization in the residential property management sector, is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their collaborative finance team on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Working alongside experienced accounting professionals, you'll play an important role in ensuring resident accounts are accurate while delivering excellent internal customer service. If you thrive in a hands-on environment where teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning are valued, this opportunity offers meaningful experience and exposure.

What's in it for You

- Join a close-knit team that values collaboration, positivity, and supporting one another's success.
- Gain hands-on experience in property accounting while working with experienced finance professionals.
- Build your technical skills in account reconciliations, Excel, and Yardi within a dynamic environment.
- Work in a culture that encourages learning, professional development, and celebrating team achievements.

Your Responsibilities

- You'll reconcile resident and general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- You'll review and maintain resident account balances within Yardi while supporting overall ledger accuracy.
- In this role,



you'll investigate and respond to resident account inquiries received through the internal ticketing system.
- You'll prepare reconciliation reports and analyze financial data using Microsoft Excel.
- You'll collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure financial information remains accurate and up to date.
- You'll support the accounting team with additional bookkeeping and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

- 1+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or accounts receivable experience.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Property accounting experience and familiarity with Yardi are considered strong assets.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused and collaborative approach.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities while working independently in a deadline-driven setting.

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📌 Accounting Clerk (Ottawa)
🏢 Altis
📍 Ottawa