Accountant

Job Description

Our client is seeking a bright and motivated Accountant to join their team in Dartmouth. This is a permanent full-time, hands-on accounting role supporting a dynamic organization with diversified operations across the legal and property management sectors. The ideal candidate will bring a strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and dive into full cycle operations.
Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Managing trust accounting functions
• Processing accounts payable, including invoice entry and payment preparation
• Performing bank reconciliations and trust account reconciliations
• Preparing and organizing payments, including cheque requests and cheque signing coordination
• Supporting accounts receivable functions where required
• Assisting with financial statements and reporting preparation
• Working with commercial online banking platforms for transactions and account management
• General administrative, accounting, and operational support as needed

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business, or finance 
• 2+ years of hands-on, full cycle accounting experience
• Previous exposure to trust accounting is strong asset
• Experience in real estate accounting or legal accounting is an advantage
• Eager to learn and open to developing new skills
• Positive, professional attitude with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a structured, in-office environment
• Collaborative team player who communicates well with others

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant at rohan@accountantstaffing.com. 

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

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We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.
Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.