Accountant, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk

Our client, a boutique public accounting firm with a casual, friendly, and collaborative atmosphere, located in the East End of Ottawa, is currently looking for an Accountant to join their team on a full-time basis.

Please note this is a fully in-office position (not hybrid/remote).

• Working closely with clients for corporate year-end engagements, personal & corporate tax preparation
• Reviewing bookkeeping for various clients & entering adjusting entries as required
• Acting as back-up to the Bookkeeper for processing payroll for a few select clients
• Communicating with CRA on client’s behalf
• Entering files into Caseware, preparing financial statements and producing T2s using Taxprep for Principal’s final review before submission to CRA
• Liaising with clients in both English and French by phone, email, and in person, to gather supporting documents and missing information
• May be required to visit a couple of clients once per month to complete their bookkeeping
• Tracking and ensuring key deadlines are consistently being met
• Other duties as required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Accountant, ideally in a public accounting firm, or a variety of different industries
• Must have experience with Quick Books Online, Quick Books Desktop considered an asset
• Must be bilingual – fluent English and working knowledge of French (read & converse with clients)
• Experience with Caseware & Taxprep is preferred, or a similar tax preparation software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files at once, while ensuring deadlines are being met
• Ability to reconcile accounts and balance sheet
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Post-secondary education in accounting considered an asset
• Must be comfortable working with a very friendly dog in the office

• Health and dental benefits, Life insurance, LTD
• Closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day (paid time off)
• 6 paid sick days
• Free parking
• Small, family-like and collaborative team
• Supportive and flexible Principal who works alongside the team
• Shortened hours during the summer months

The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys a casual yet fast-paced setting, working in the office amongst their peers, and appreciates a variety of tasks/responsibilities.

Work Hours:

Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Fridays end at 2:30 PM during the summer)

Express Employment Professionals is considered an equal opportunity employer.