We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail, hands-on experience in day-to-day finance administration, and an interest in working in a mission-driven environment. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate reporting, timely processing, and smooth month-end activities while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming invoices, confirm appropriate authorization, and assign accurate general ledger coding before processing
- Reconcile corporate credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure expenses are properly recorded
- Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation
- Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and the preparation of financial information
- Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to support accurate cash flow tracking
- Coordinate required statutory remittances, including payroll-related and organizational filings, in accordance with deadlines
- Support billing and auditing activities by gathering records, validating data, and responding to documentation requests
- Use accounting and expense management systems effectively to maintain reliable financial records and reporting accuracy
- Minimum 2 years of accounting or finance administration experience, preferably within a non-profit environment
- Practical knowledge of Sage 50 and confidence working with accounting software platforms
- Experience handling invoice processing, account coding, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close procedures
- Exposure to payroll or financial platforms such as ADP, Ceridian, Concur, or ERP systems is considered an asset
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with approvers, vendors, and internal teams
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