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Accountant - Entry Level

Accountant - Entry Level

Robert Half • Ottawa, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$31.00 hourly
Job type
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Job description

We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a client team in Ottawa on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings hands-on accounting experience and is comfortable working with Great Plains and Excel in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support core financial operations while contributing to several accounting projects and maintaining accurate day-to-day records.


Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier invoices, verify coding, and process payments in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and monitor receivable balances to support cash flow activities.

• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.

• Maintain financial records within Great Plains and assist with accounting activities tied to multiple ongoing projects.

• Support daily accounting operations by posting entries, updating documentation, and ensuring records are current and organized.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions, follow up on outstanding items, and keep transactions moving efficiently.


• At least 5 years of accounting experience in a general accounting or similar finance support role.
• Practical experience using Great Plains and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to handle both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving account variances with accuracy.
• Familiarity with account coding, accounting software systems, and broader ERP environments.
• Proficiency with common accounting functions and related tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Dynamics NAV.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. - whenever you choose - . , notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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