Senior Accounting Clerk

**Location:** Ottawa, ON, On\-site (5 days per week) **Language:** Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken **Background Check Requirement:** Reference checks required **About the Opportunity** Altis Recruitment is partnering with a growing organization in the real estate sector to hire a Senior Accounting Clerk to support a high\-volume, multi\-entity finance environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands\-on accounting work and thrives in a fast\-paced setting where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity across a complex portfolio of entities. Working closely with the Controller and a collaborative finance team, you will contribute to core accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, and month\-end close. This is a strong opportunity to deepen your technical accounting experience while gaining exposure to intercompany structures and large\-scale financial operations. **What’s In It for You** Join a workplace that values growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. As the organization continues to expand, you will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and develop your accounting skill set in a complex, real\-world environment. This role offers exposure to a multi\-entity structure, mentorship from experienced leaders, and a clear path for career progression. It is well suited for someone who is motivated, detail\-oriented, and eager to grow within a dynamic finance team. **Your Responsibilities** * You’ll prepare and post journal entries across multiple entities, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. * In this role, you’ll assist with month\-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met with a high level of accuracy. * You’ll perform detailed bank reconciliations across co\-mingled accounts and investigate discrepancies. * You’ll manage intercompany transactions and help maintain clean and accurate balances across entities. * You’ll support high\-volume accounts receivable activities, including adjustments, credits, and transaction processing. * You’ll assist with HST tracking and remittances while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. **Skills and Qualifications** * 3 to 4\+ years of progressive accounting experience in a hands\-on role. * Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and month\-end processes. * Experience working in multi\-entity or high\-volume environments is preferred. * Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems, with Yardi considered an asset. * Knowledge of intercompany accounting and transactional workflows. * Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities. * A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow within a finance team. **Note from the Hiring Manager** “This is a great opportunity to join a fast\-growing organization where you’ll gain exposure to a highly complex, multi\-entity environment. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a high\-volume setting, is eager to learn, and wants to grow their career in accounting. There is strong potential for progression within the organization as we continue to expand.” **Why Partner with Altis** If you’ve 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 you’re 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.