Accountant

The Taggart Group of Companies•Ottawa, ON

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this hands-on role, the Accountant assists the Accounting Manager and other members of the Accounting department in performing various accounting tasks and reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with company policies and internal controls. The Accountant also plays a key role in ensuring that documented process and controls are followed and will support the department in implementing planned future changes.

Requirements

A minimum of 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
Post-Secondary education in Accounting is required.
Strong ability to analyze and problem-solve.
Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Highly proficient use of various software, including Microsoft Office.
Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting system.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-company environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain and process standard monthly journal entries.
Maintain the capital assets ledger and process monthly transactions to record amortization.
Maintain and reconcile various general ledger accounts, including bank, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals.
Prepare monthly working papers for non-job sections of the month-end file, ensuring sub-legers are in balance.
Clear cheques and bank reconciliations on a daily basis, following up on unusual items in a timely manner.
Post daily cash receipts in ERP system.
Prepare monthly HST return files for review and assist with the preparation of various annual filings.
Reconciliation of intercompany accounts, reports and schedules.
Assist with the preparation of year end audit file sections relating to non-job accounts.
Review monthly supplier account reconciliations prior to cheque preparation.
Support the accounts payable clerk in the day-to-day accounting activities, and other members of the team as needed.
Ensure established processes and policies are adhered to, reporting any discrepancies to the Accounting Manager
All other duties as required.