Posted 4 days ago
Sr. Accountant
@ Robert Half
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Sr. Accountant for a construction-focused organization. The role covers monthly and year-end financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting support, internal controls and audit support, with at least 3 years of accounting experience required. The job is fully on-site, with free parking and an RRSP matching program.
Pay:
$70,000–$100,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports
- Review results, investigate variances and analyze project costs
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Maintain accounting procedures, reconciliations and internal controls
- Support external audit requirements and general ledger administration
Requirements summary:
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA designation required, or nearing completion
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with NetSuite, Oracle or SAP
- Strong analytical skills and GAAP knowledge
- Flexibility during month-end and year-end peaks
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Transit support |
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- LinkedIn followers
- 4,724,671
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27,769
- Reported office locations
- 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
- Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
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- Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
- Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
- Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
- 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
- Business categories
- Skill Assessment
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employment
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Security
- Advertising
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Robert Half
- Robert Half
- Specialties
- consulting services
- accounting jobs
- finance jobs
- administrative jobs
- legal jobs
- IT jobs
- recruitment
- recruitment agency
- creative jobs
- staffing
- hiring
- employment agency
- contract talent
- contract professionals
- talent solutions
- contract employment
- permanent placement
- customer support jobs
- and marketing jobs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 526 |
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Responsibilities:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other periodic financial reports in a timely manner while helping ensure the accuracy of supporting records.
• Review financial results, investigate variances, and provide analysis related to accounts, project costs, and overall business performance.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, assessing trends, and supporting planning discussions.
• Maintain and improve accounting procedures and internal controls, including reconciliations, inventory-related checks, and monitoring of purchasing commitments.
• Administer key elements of the general ledger and accounting systems, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and consistently.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements by preparing working papers, reconciliations, and other documentation requested by external auditors.
• Support compliance-related accounting activities and help ensure reporting practices align with established standards and policies.
• Provide guidance and informal training to entry-level accounting or administrative team members when needed.
• Create and refine performance tracking tools and reports that help leadership monitor operational and financial indicators.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction, contracting, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, cost control concepts, and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and month-end close deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP or accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and produce clear reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Accounting designation (CPA) is required however candidates nearing completion of their designation will also be considered.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including additional time during peak reporting periods such as month-end and year-end.
This is a fully on-site role in a large team with excellent room to grow. Free parking and matching RSP program. This is a great role for someone leaving public accounting and wants to get in to the construction sector.
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