Intermediate Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper
Permanent, Full-Time | Kanata, Ottawa | Finance & Accounting
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 + Benefits | On-Site 5 Days/Week | Free Parking

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a hands-on Intermediate Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance and accounting team in Kanata. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable managing day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end activities and accounting transactions across multiple entities.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized and comfortable taking ownership of their work from start to finish. Experience with intercompany transactions is considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for the organization and its related entities, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate and recorded on a timely basis.

Process supplier invoices, employee expense claims, accounts payable entries and payments, including cheques, EFTs and wires.

Record and allocate incoming receipts, disbursements and other accounting transactions.

Perform monthly bank, credit card, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate discrepancies and follow items through to resolution.

Prepare month-end working papers, schedules and journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances between related entities.

Assist with HST and other government filings, remittances and supporting schedules.

Provide billing and accounts receivable support, including invoice adjustments, corrections and follow-up as required.

Maintain accurate, organized and audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation.

Respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders regarding invoices, payments and accounting matters.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation and internal controls.





Provide support across the Finance and Accounting team, including data entry, filing and other accounting-related administrative duties.

Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.

4–7 years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience.

Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and month-end close.

Experience managing intercompany transactions is a strong asset.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and independently resolve issues.

Experience working with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar systems.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate & Detail-Oriented: Produces reliable work and understands the importance of accuracy in financial records.

Hands-On: Comfortable managing both complex accounting tasks and routine transactional work.

Accountable: Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.

Organized: Effectively manages competing priorities and deadlines.

Collaborative: Works professionally with colleagues and internal stakeholders.

Proactive: Identifies discrepancies, raises issues and looks for practical solutions.

Confidential & Professional: Handles sensitive financial information with discretion and sound judgment.

What We Offer

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000, based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Free on-site parking

Permanent, full-time employment

On-site Monday to Friday in Kanata

Opportunity to work with a cooperative and established finance team

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📌 Intermediate Accountant / Bookkeeper (Quebec City)
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📍 Quebec City