Bookkeeper

We are looking for a high-energy, competent and positive bookkeeper with an entrepreneurial attitude to join our growing firm.

Our accounting firm is looking for another star team member to join our growing team We're not looking for a traditional accountant because we aren't your traditional accounting firm. We're cloud based, tech strong and extremely, client focused.

We are located in the East end of Ottawa and are a well-established team that offers the opportunity of working alongside forward thinking individuals as well as a great environment to build a career. We are a fun, dynamic and results-oriented team who works hard and plays hard each and every day.

This role is responsible for multiple client’s accounting practices, the maintenance of their fiscal records, up to and including the preparation of financial reports.

The Bookkeeper is also responsible for the support of the Senior Accountants.

Preference will be given to those with QuickBooks Online certifications or experience.

*THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION*

**Position Details**
- Salary Range: $40 000 - $55 000 dependent on experience.
- Full time position - Start date is ASAP
- Medical Benefits after successful probation period.
- Excellent working environment and office culture
- State of the Art tools and environment

**Core Competencies**
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Decision making
- Planning and Organizing
- Communication
- Teamwork

**Job Duties**
- Maintain books of account (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, petty cash)
- Oversee issuing of checks / payment of invoices
- Oversee accounts receivable
- Assist in all payroll functions
- Provide technical support (including software updates, trouble-shooting and back-ups)
- Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support book-keeping and financial records

**Requirements**:

- Experience in accounting an asset.
- Excellent computer skills, including cloud computing
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- General understanding of computerized accounting systems
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Quick-books Online and Excel
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
- Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Billing experience is an asset
- Good team player
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization

**Working Conditions**
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Overtime as required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- QuickBooks: 2 years (preferred)
- bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person