We’re currently seeking a Junior Accountant for our established and highly reputable client in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity within an active and collaborative office environment and ideal for an experienced Accounting Clerk with excellent relationship building skills and a proactive approach to working. This opportunity combines AP and AR responsibilities with other general accounting support duties.
Responsibilities
AP and AR transaction review for completeness, accuracy and compliance with corporate policies
Manufacturer account and invoice review and processing, identifying and resolving any variances
Reviewing AR and AP balances
Delinquent AR follow-up
Account reconciliations
Bank reconciliations
Deposits
Preparing and posting daily general ledger entries
Ad hoc and routine monthly report preparation
Ensuring accounting policies are adhered to and accuracy maintained in areas such as purchase order preparation, invoice coding, etc.
Coordinating payments and disbursements
Assisting with the preparation of payroll information (i.e. commissioned staff)
Assisting senior staff with month-end procedures as needed
Responding to requests from the corporate controller and other members of the accounting department
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in accounting at the college or university level
Minimum 3- 5 years’ accounting support experience
Proficiency with various computer programs & strong technical abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong rapport builder
Well organized and highly reliable
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends and/or variances
Successful in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Work With Us
If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to the attention of Carmen Dockendorff by email to apply@accountantstaffing.com. Please quote position #AS14362-CB.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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