Senior Accountant

Job Description

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and other financial reporting packages
• Reconcile sub-ledger balances to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis by preparing accurate financial data and commentary
• Assist with external audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring documentation is complete
• Support tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements as required
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls, efficiency, and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian accounting standards, company policies, and relevant tax requirements
• Provide guidance, review, and support to junior accounting staff as needed
• Partner with operations, administration, and management teams to provide financial insight and resolve accounting issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate, public practice, property, hospitality, construction, nonprofit, or multi-entity environment
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, including ASPE and/or IFRS, as applicable
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, audit support, and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• High degree of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability
• Ability to identify issues, research solutions, and make practical recommendations
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative finance team
• Experience mentoring junior team members or reviewing accounting work is an asset
• Familiarity with Nova Scotia business operations, payroll, HST, and local compliance considerations is an asset