Bookkeeper

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (On-site, 5 days per week. Hours: 7AM - 3:30PM)

Language: English required for written and spoken communication

Duration: Permanent

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references required

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a construction-focused organization to hire a Bookkeeper who will take ownership of key financial and administrative processes tied to active projects. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on bookkeeping, values accuracy, and feels comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

You will work closely with a small, experienced accounting team and the CFO, supporting everything from project billing to payroll and reconciliations. This role offers long-term stability and real room to grow, with the potential to step into a more senior accounting or controller-level position over the long-term.

What’s In It for You

You will join a workplace that values reliability, teamwork, and long-term commitment, where your contributions are recognized and trusted. This is an environment that supports steady professional growth, offers meaningful exposure to construction and project accounting, and encourages curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you are looking for stability, mentorship, and the chance to build a long-term career in a supportive, hands-on finance team, this role offers a strong foundation to do just that.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, including progress billing, holdbacks, and subcontractor payments.
• You’ll prepare and process client invoices, collections, and intercompany transactions.
• You’ll track job costs, monitor project budgets, and support basic profitability analysis
• You’ll prepare monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• You’ll reconcile credit card statements, verify tax accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• You’ll maintain organized financial records to support audits, filings, and internal reviews.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a construction environment.
• Strong understanding of progress billing, holdbacks, and construction contract processes.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, with experience using Jonas, Sage, or QuickBooks considered an asset.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with the company. This is a long-term role for a bookkeeper who wants stability now and more responsibility over time.”

Why Partner with Altis

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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.