Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: Onsite

Additional Notes:

Our client is a well-established, family-run business in Ottawaâ s Little Italy with a long history of exceptional service. Known for its collaborative, hands-on leadership and empowered staff, the company is expanding its accounting department and seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to support its continued growth.

The Senior Accountant will support the Controller in all aspects of accounting operations. This role demands strong Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with bankers, auditors, and vendors. Our client operates 7â 9 companies, making high-volume, multi-entity reconciliations a critical part of the position. The environment is entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and stable.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare bank reconciliations, depreciation schedules, accruals, and prepaids

Manage cash flow and prepare reporting for stakeholders

Review intercompany transactions

Prepare financial statements for multiple entities

Lead month-end and year-end close processes The Ideal Candidate:

Minimum 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience

Proven ability to manage multiple sets of books end-to-end

Proficient in Excel and adaptable to new financial systems

Strong understanding of intercompany transactions and reporting

Experience with both manual and automated processes

Confident and mature in supporting senior leadership

Willingness to mentor junior staff What Will Make You Stand Out:

Experience with Sage 300 (highly desirable)

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong track record in full-cycle accounting

Professional maturity and ability to support a Controller

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Crystal at

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