Ernst & Company CPA Professional Corporation is a mid-sized public accounting firm in Ottawa. Our firm continues to steadily grow in keeping with our commitment to our staff and the relationships that we develop with our clients.

We are seeking an experienced bookkeeper to assist a retail client that has a significant on-line retail presence across Canada and the United States. This is a full time position, with an opportunity to work hybrid once fully trained. The candidate would manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of their retail business, and would be reporting directly to senior management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage bookkeeping for a retail company using Quickbooks Online

Preparation of required monthly reconciliations for banks and credit cards, and other assets and liabilities

Administer all aspects of payroll, including preparation of compliance reports and resolution of payroll issues

Post and reconcile daily sales summaries for Point of Sale (POS) systems and assist with collections procedures

Ensure compliance with all aspects of governmental reporting, including HST, payroll, EHT, WSIB and other sales taxes

Inventory accounting including month-end valuation adjustments and recording of cost of goods sold (COGS)





Communicating with other departments and management on a proactive basis to maintain efficient and accurate financial reporting

Maintain clear documentation of processes and accounting records

Summarize data for the external accountants to prepare accurate financial statements for review with management.

Qualifications:

College Diploma in Bookkeeping or equivalent

Minimum of 7 years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping, with background in a Canadian retail workplace

Experience with use of QuickBooks Online and multi-currency transactions is essential

Working knowledge of legacy accounting software, such as Sage 50 / QuickBooks Desktop would be an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Candidates should possess the following:

Desire to develop and maintain accurate financial records

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently

Ability to work independently or with limited supervision to meet deadlines

Works well in a team environment

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