Accountant

Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software, FPGA/ASIC, and signal integrity teams working together to design and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and executing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and handling month-end and year-end close processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Process accounts payable invoices, employee expense reports, and vendor payments in a timely and accurate manner

Administer accounts receivable functions including customer invoicing, payment application, collections, and account follow-up

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as required

Prepare journal entries and ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger transactions

Prepare and complete month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules

Prepare financial reports and manage audit requests and documentation

Requirements

Completed post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or the equivalent

Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in a similar role

Experience with month-end close processes in a multi-entity environment

Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial processes

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Strong analytical skills

Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmen

Experience with Salesforce, ADP Workforce Now (WFN), and Certinia considered an asset

Benefits

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Annual base salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000. The final offer within this range takes into account the variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, and with consideration to internal equity.

Our competitive compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, matching GRSP contributions, annual profit-sharing bonus, along with other supplementary benefits.

We also recognize that candidates show interest throughout different career stages and welcome all applications. When there is a great fit, the level of the role may be shifted as applicable.

About Fidus & Why Work Here

Since 2001, Fidus has completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers across industries including Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace & Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, we combine deep technical expertise with industry-leading tools to solve complex design challenges.

Fidus designs high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems using emerging technologies, often well before they reach the broader market. Our teams work across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design to deliver real products for our customers.

Our work spans space and satellite systems, next-generation communications and networking, high-performance compute and storage platforms, advanced video and imaging, and industrial, medical, and automotive systems. We are not tied to a single product or industry—our work follows the technology, not just one roadmap.

At Fidus, collaboration is at the core of how we work. We value openness, trust, and shared ownership, and we create an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another, and have a meaningful impact through the work they do.

If all of this excites you, has your attention, and you can’t wait to join our amazing team and work environment, then we want to hear from you!

Fidus has a commitment to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. Automated tools (including AI) support our initial screening of applicants against our job posting to identify candidates whose qualifications, experience, and skills align most closely with the position requirements. All further candidate assessments and final selection are conducted by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.