General Accountant
Location: Maxville, Ottawa
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established Canadian organization with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. They are seeking a technically strong General Accountant to join their growing finance team.
This position is ideal for an intermediate accountant who enjoys hands-on accounting, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for improving processes through technology. You'll work closely with the Controller and collaborate with a large finance team while supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance activities, and continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform full-cycle accounting, including month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Prepare accurate financial reports and support monthly and year-end close processes.
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Assist with indirect tax reporting and compliance requirements.
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Maintain and reconcile tax-related accounts and supporting documentation.
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Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests.
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Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial spreadsheets and reporting tools.
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Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvements.
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Partner with internal departments to improve financial controls and reporting processes.
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Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ensure documentation and accounting procedures remain accurate and up to date.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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Minimum 2 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
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Experience working within a mid-sized or large organization.
Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles.
Experience working in a complex accounting environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
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Pivot Tables
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VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
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Complex formulas
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Large data set manipulation
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
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Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and a proactive work ethic.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Willingness to learn new systems and business processes.
Nice to Have
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Progress toward or completion of a CPA designation.
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Experience supporting audit activities.
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Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
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SQL knowledge.
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Experience with ERP or financial reporting systems.
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Exposure to fuel-industry tax standards or regulatory reporting.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary ($60,000–$75,000)
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Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
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Three weeks of vacation.
If you're an accountant who enjoys solving complex problems, working with technology, and being part of a collaborative finance team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.
This posting reflects an active vacancy.
We use applicant tracking software and technology-assisted tools to support the screening and management of applications; all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to application volume, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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