Accounting Officer

Overview

Accounting Officer Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at LRO Staffing

Title: Accounting Officer

Company: LRO Staffing

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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Position: Accounting Officer – Contract

Accounting Officer – Contract – 19127

Our client, a crown corporation, is seeking an Accounting Officer to join their Finance team on a contract basis. The role is responsible for providing accounts payable and accounting support in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring the accurate processing of invoices, employee expense claims, and vendor payments while maintaining compliance with established financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process accounts payable documentation, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Verify coding, approvals, and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Process vendor invoices, employee expense claims, and disbursements.
• Enter accounts payable transactions into the financial accounting system.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies as required.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain accurate financial records and databases.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports and assist with special projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support financial operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounts payable processing and invoice management.
• Knowledge of financial coding, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high‑volume environment.
• Experience with Great Plains (Dynamics GP) is considered an asset.
• Experience working within a large, process‑driven organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Job Details

• Hybrid work arrangement (one day per week in office).
• Location:

  Downtown Ottawa.

• Hours:

  37.5 per week.

• Term: 2‑month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
• Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, DOE.

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