Entry-Level Accountant

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Are you an ambitious Accountant with 1-5 years of experience looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a growing business? Join our team as an Entry-Level Accountant and contribute to the financial success of our diverse clients. This full-time position offers the chance to apply your expertise while gaining valuable experience.

About Us:

Part-Time CFO Services is a leading financial consulting firm specializing in providing expert financial services to businesses across various industries. We partner with our clients to improve their financial health and drive success. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and help prepare company financial statements, month-end journal entries, and accruals
• Conduct key account reconciliations
• Support customer invoicing process
• Help maintain an accurate financial system, including posting invoices and reviewing reports to check account coding is correct
• Create and distribute financial and operational reports, as well as performance metrics
• Learn and utilize existing software and recommend system and process improvements where relevant
• Assist clients with annual budget preparation and quarterly forecast updates
• Calculate and analyze variances between actuals and budget on a monthly basis
• Conduct research on accounting treatment for routine transactions
• Look to continuously improve processes that you are working on or are affected by
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis
• Support the team with projects and improvement initiatives, such as system implementations

Key Technical Skills:

• Interest in pursuing CPA certification.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks, Sage, SAP, or another) is advantageous.

Key Interpersonal Skills:

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, working effectively with non-financial employees.
• Embraces learning opportunities within an evolving business.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Company events and team-building activities.

*Please note that all employees of Part-Time CFO Services must have access to reliable transportation and possess a full Ontario driver's license to commute to clients not accessible by public transportation. The health and safety of our team members and clients is our priority. Therefore, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Part-Time CFO Services is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. As such, Part-Time CFO Services will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the recruitment process. For any accommodation requests, please email [email protected].

Part-Time CFO Services is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups, which include but are not limited to women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities Part-Time CFO Services is committed to ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons  

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