Senior Accounting Assistant

Location: Ottawa, Hybrid

Language: Bilingual, English and French.

Background Check Requirement: Background check requiredas well as valid Security or Reliability clearance.

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations running smoothly? Our client, a respected public sector arts and cultural organization, is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to support accurate, timely financial processing and day-to-day accounting activities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the organization, suppliers and external partners. Your work will help ensure reliable payments, accurate financial records and efficient processes that support the organization's broader mission.

What's in it for You

- A collaborative, people-focused workplace that values accuracy, teamwork and accountability.
- Opportunities to strengthen your financial expertise and work with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- A professional environment where initiative, sound judgment and continuous improvement are valued.

Your Responsibilities

- You'll validate, enter and post invoices in computerized financial systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- You'll coordinate weekly payment processing, generate reports and maintain timely payment schedules.
- You'll oversee bank deposit recording and monitor outstanding receivables.
- You'll track contract agreements and support efficient financial approval workflows.
- You'll collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and banking representatives to resolve payment inquiries and processing issues.
- You'll identify discrepancies,



recommend corrective actions and maintain confidential financial records.

Skills and Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in financial administration using computerized accounting software.
- A two-year college diploma in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Solid financial administration skills and proficiency with modern office technology and software.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French, with advanced oral and reading comprehension and intermediate writing skills in the second official language.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Sound judgment, discretion and initiative when handling sensitive financial information.

Why Partner with Altis

If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.




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Adjointe principale ou adjoint principal à la comptabilité

Lieu : Ottawa, mode hybride

Langues : Bilinguisme français et anglais requis.

Vérification des antécédents : Vérification des antécédents obligatoire ainsi qu'une cote de sécurité ou de fiabilité valide.

À propos de l'occasion

Vous êtes une personne rigoureuse, organisée et passionnée par la comptabilité? Notre client, un organisme du secteur public uvrant dans le domaine des arts et de la culture, recherche une adjointe principale ou un adjoint principal à la comptabilité pour contribuer à la fiabilité et à l'efficacité de ses opérations financières.

Relevant de la gestionnaire ou du gestionnaire des finances, vous collaborerez avec des équipes internes, des fournisseurs et des partenaires externes. Votre contribution permettra d'assurer des paiements ponctuels, des données financières exactes et des processus administratifs efficaces.

Ce que nous vous offrons

- Un environnement collaboratif qui valorise le respect, l'entraide et la rigueur professionnelle.
- L'occasion de développer votre expertise en comptabilité et en administration financière.
- Des interactions enrichissantes avec des équipes et partenaires diversifiés.

Vos responsabilités

- Vous vérifierez, saisirez et traiterez les factures dans les systèmes financiers.
- Vous coordonnerez les paiements hebdomadaires et préparerez les rapports connexes.
- Vous assurerez le suivi des dépôts bancaires, des comptes débiteurs et des ententes contractuelles.
- Vous collaborerez avec les équipes internes et les partenaires externes pour répon

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