Internal Accountant

Ernst & Company CPA Professional Corporation is a mid-sized public accounting firm in Ottawa. Our firm continues to steadily grow in keeping with our commitment to our staff and the relationships that we develop with our clients.

One of our key retail clients is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to be employed in their office in the east end of Ottawa. This dynamic client has a significant on-line retail presence across Canada and the United States. The business offers a hybrid work opportunity and is seeking a candidate to manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of their retail business.

The candidate would be working with the external accountants and reporting directly to senior management.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a retail company using Quickbooks Online
• Preparation of required monthly reconciliations for banks and credit cards, and other assets and liabilities
• Administer all aspects of payroll, including preparation of compliance reports and resolution of payroll issues
• Post and reconcile daily sales summaries for Point of Sale (POS) systems and assist with collections procedures
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of governmental reporting, including HST, payroll, EHT, WSIB and other sales taxes
• Inventory accounting including month-end valuation adjustments and recording of cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Communicating with other departments and management on a proactive basis to maintain efficient and accurate financial reporting
• Maintain clear documentation of processes and accounting records
• Summarize data for the external accountants to prepare accurate financial statements for review with management.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in Bookkeeping or equivalent
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping, with background in a Canadian retail environment
• Experience with use of QuickBooks Online and multi-currency transactions
• Working knowledge of legacy accounting software, such as Sage 50 / QuickBooks Desktop would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Candidates should possess the following

• Desire to develop and maintain accurate financial records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision to meet deadlines
• Works well in a team environment