Location: Ottawa, On-site

Language: Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Background Check Requirement: Background check required prior to start

 

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization in the Ottawa area, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their collaborative finance team. In this role, you will support financial operations across a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties and multiple affiliated companies. Your work will directly support financial accuracy, business insight, and strategic decision-making across the organization.

 

You will work closely with experienced finance leaders in a hands-on environment where technical accounting expertise is highly valued. This opportunity offers exposure to multi-entity accounting, complex financial reporting, and property accounting operations while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented workplace.

 

What’s In It for You

Join a stable and collaborative workplace where employees are valued for both their expertise and their contributions to the team. You will gain exposure to accounting across multiple industries and entities, building deep technical knowledge and practical experience. This organization values communication, teamwork, and professional growth, creating an environment where individuals can develop their skills while contributing to meaningful financial operations.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll prepare accurate financial statements directly from trial balances for multiple entities within the organization.
• In this role, you’ll perform variance analysis and interpret financial data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• You’ll manage fixed asset accounting, including maintaining depreciation schedules and supporting asset-related transactions.
• You’ll support multi-entity accounting activities across residential and commercial property portfolios.
• You’ll assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
• You’ll collaborate closely with finance leadership and internal teams to ensure reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience in a hands-on accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparing financial statements directly from trial balances.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Experience with property accounting systems such as Buildium, Yardi, QuickBooks, or similar platforms is considered an asset.
• Experience in property accounting is considered an asset.

 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who is technically strong and comfortable working hands-on with the numbers. The right person will be able to generate financial statements, analyze results, and understand the nuances of accounting across multiple properties and companies. Just as important, we want someone who communicates well and fits into our collaborative team environment.”

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.