
Accountant
Accountant Staffing
- Mahone Bay, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Perform full-cycle monthly reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, subledgers, and interfund transfers
- Maintain and manage the General Ledger, including posting transactions, maintaining the chart of accounts, and ensuring proper revenue and expense distribution
- Prepare monthly financial statements and departmental reports, including variance analysis, for review with senior management
- HST remittances and ensuring reconciliations align with G/L balances in compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
- Support the annual audit process
- Track and manage external funding and grants, ensuring proper accounting treatment, reporting, and compliance
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards, and recommend improvements where necessary
- Assist with special finance projects and strategic initiatives
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field required
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or actively working toward designation is preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally within a public sector environment
- Proficiency in accounting and finance software including PayWorks and Office 365
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable and resourceful, with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and improving processes
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development