Posted 23 days ago
Bookkeeper
@ Altis
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Altis Recruitment is hiring a hands-on Bookkeeper for a permanent, full-time role in Ottawa, ON, on site, with a lean accounting team supporting several operating entities. The work covers AP, AR, bi-weekly payroll, HST, reconciliations and month-end close. The posting offers three weeks of vacation, health benefits, RRSP matching and flexible start and end times.
Pay:
$70,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle bookkeeping: AP, AR and vendor payments
- Bi-weekly payroll and government remittances
- Bank, general ledger and account reconciliations
- HST preparation and remittances
- Month-end close across multiple entities
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting
- Strong AP, AR, payroll and HST experience
- Unionized payroll experience an asset
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and spoken English
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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Altis
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Connecting top talent to meaningful work across Canada
Full company description
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
- LinkedIn followers
- 289,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 269
- Reported office locations
- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Altis
- Specialties
- staffing
- recruitment
- IT staffing
- F&A staffing
- and Administration & Support staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 406 |
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Location: Ottawa, ON (On-site)
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
About the Opportunity
Altis Recruitment is partnering with an established organization to find a hands-on Bookkeeper to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a smaller accounting environment where everyone contributes.
Working closely with a lean, collaborative accounting team, youll support the full accounting cycle across multiple operating entities. Your work will touch everything from payroll and invoicing to reconciliations and month-end, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys seeing the full picture and being a trusted resource to the business.
Whats in it for You
Youll join a close-knit environment where your experience and contributions will have a visible impact. The organization offers three weeks of vacation, health benefits, RRSP matching, and some flexibility around start and end times to support personal commitments.
Your Responsibilities
- Youll manage full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting - accounts payable and receivable, including high-volume invoice processing, customer invoicing and vendor payments.
- Youll process bi-weekly payroll and support payroll source deductions, government remittances and union dues.
- Youll maintain accurate accounting records across multiple operating entities and sets of books.
- Youll complete bank, general ledger and account reconciliations while supporting HST preparation and remittances.
- Youll contribute to month-end close activities and ensure accurate, timely financial information.
Skills and Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally within a small-to-medium-sized organization.
- Strong experience with AP, AR, payroll, HST, reconciliations and government remittances.
- Experience processing payroll for an established workforce, with unionized payroll experience considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, dependable approach and willingness to take on a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
Note from the Hiring Manager
Were looking for someone who likes being hands-on and taking ownership. If you enjoy variety, can confidently manage the full accounting cycle and are always willing to pitch in when the team needs you, youll fit in well here.
Why Partner with Altis
If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
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.
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