Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
General & Project Accountant – 2-Year ContractPosition Summary Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant is responsible for general ledger transactions, project accounting, and acts as back-up for Accoun…
Skills: General Ledger, Project Accounting, Full-cycle Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable
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The Accountant manages general ledger transactions, project accounting, and provides backup support for accounts payable and receivable. Key duties include preparing financial reports for funders, managing accruals, and ensuring compliance with financial approval policies.
Requires a university degree in Accounting/Business or a college diploma with 3-5 years of experience, plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience in project accounting. Proficiency in Excel and experience with GAC projects or non-profit environments is preferred.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant is responsible for general ledger transactions, project accounting, and acts as back-up for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivables (AR) that affect general accounting and related entities. The accountant also assumes responsibility for full-cycle accounting, or any specific associated projects, including international projects, as assigned. The accountant will work closely with the accounting staff and respond to members' and vendors' inquiries as needed. The incumbent will deal with external stakeholders and act as an internal control for expenditure requests. The incumbent pays good attention to detail (coding) to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.
66 Slater Street, Suite 1200 Ottawa, ON
English is required. The CBA delivers services in both of Canada’s official languages. Fluent bilingual skills in French and English, both written and oral, are an asset.
$36.26 per hour
Required Qualifications
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those under consideration. All applicants are encouraged to join the CBA Talent Community which establishes a list that may be considered for similar positions of various tenures.
The CBA is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its learning, work environments, and in its operations. We encourage applications from traditionally marginalized groups. We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this obligation, the CBA will make appropriate accommodations available upon request. Please inform the CBA, in advance, of the need for accommodation(s) during the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation. Requests can be made by email to HR (@) cba.org.
No Agency, please.
The leaders and the voice of Canada’s legal profession // Les leaders et la voix de la profession juridique canadienne
The Canadian Bar Association champions Canada’s legal profession and the rule of law in Canada. We are the largest association for legal professionals in the country, representing over 40,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, academics and law students. L’Association du Barreau canadien (ABC) défend les intérêts de la profession juridique et la primauté du droit au Canada. Nous sommes la plus importante association de professionnels du droit au pays, représentant plus de 40 000 juristes, juges, notaires, universitaires et étudiants et étudiantes.
Offices: 66 Slater St, 1200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H1, CA
The leaders and the voice of Canada’s legal profession // Les leaders et la voix de la profession juridique canadienne
The Canadian Bar Association champions Canada’s legal profession and the rule of law in Canada. We are the largest association for legal professionals in the country, representing over 40,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, academics and law students. L’Association du Barreau canadien (ABC) défend les intérêts de la profession juridique et la primauté du droit au Canada. Nous sommes la plus importante association de professionnels du droit au pays, représentant plus de 40 000 juristes, juges, notaires, universitaires et étudiants et étudiantes.
Offices: 66 Slater St, 1200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H1, CA
