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Bookkeeper

@ Express Employment Professionals

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Ottawa, Ontario

$70k–$75k/yrFull-timeContract2+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting a full-time, permanent Bookkeeper for an established Ottawa east-end construction company, on site 100% of the time. The role covers daily cash flow, AP/AR, reconciliations and month-end close for rental and carpentry operations. Salary is $70,000 to $75,000 per year, with 7:30am to 3:30pm hours.

Pay:

$70,000–$75,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily cash flow and monitor company liquidity
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including rental and carpentry billing
  • Complete week-end and month-end accounting and bank reconciliations
  • Ensure government remittances, payroll deductions and taxes are filed on time
  • Liaise with external accountants and auditors

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience across full accounting cycles
  • Proficiency with Sage 50 and Microsoft Office
  • Construction accounting experience preferred
  • Equipment rental industry experience is an asset
  • Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
  • Strong organization, attention to detail and time management

Tools & skills

Sage 50Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-26
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support

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Express Employment Professionals

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

LinkedIn followers
189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
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Yes
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
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Job description

Our client, a well-established construction company in Ottawa’s east end, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This position is currently 100% in-office.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily cash flow activities and monitor company liquidity to support operational requirements
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring all transactions are accurately entered and maintained
  • Review and prioritize vendor payments on a daily basis based on cash flow and business needs
  • Manage receivables for rental accounts and carpentry projects, including daily, weekly, and monthly billing and collections
  • Perform week-end and month-end accounting procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as required
  • Ensure all government remittances, payroll deductions, and tax obligations are submitted accurately and on time
  • Liaise with external accounting partners and auditors to support financial reporting and compliance requirements
  • Review and verify accounting entries and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and assist with financial analysis and reporting
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts to optimize cash flow
  • Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and financial procedures

Credentials:

  • Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience, including full accounting cycles
  • Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
  • Construction accounting experience (progress billing, rental calendars, job costing) preferred
  • Equipment rental industry experience is an asset
  • Proficiency with Sage 50 and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong cash flow management skills
  • Ability to manage bookkeeping for multiple business entities
  • Experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end processes
  • Accurate, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Benefits and perks:

  • Health and dental benefits
  • 2 weeks vacation to start
  • RRSP Pension Match – 3%
  • Free parking on site
  • Mature and growing company – over 20 years in business
  • Opportunity for growth

Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 per year depending on experience

Hours: 7:30am to 3:30pm

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.

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