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Financial Accountant

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Stevenson & White
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 CAD Yearly CAD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our dynamic client is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 10-month contract with strong potential for extension to a permanent role. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a fast-paced software/SaaS environment. Acting as both a technical expert and business advisor, you will work closely with senior leadership to analyze data, validate information, and guide business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a bright, articulate accounting professional who is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable.

Main responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end and year-end financial close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Manage revenue accounting for software/SaaS contracts in line with IFRS 15
  • Support audits, statutory reporting, and tax/compliance submissions
  • Maintain the general ledger, AP/AR, and intercompany reconciliations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate contracts, billing, and revenue
  • Drive process improvements, system optimization, and enhanced reporting/analytics
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance, and financial standards

Step into a fully remote role where collaboration, mentorship, and growth go hand in hand. Collaborate with like-minded professionals and take your career to the next level. Apply today!

Qualifications

The main qualifications for this role include:

  • Formal accounting education
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
  • Solid technical knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Excel
Assets
  • CPA or ACCA designation is an asset
  • Experience in Public Accounting, SaaS, or High-Tech industry
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