Accountant

Aston Carter; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate talent solutions provider is seeking an Accountant in Halifax, NS. In this hybrid role, you will prepare financial reports, analyze trends, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA or CA qualification and have strong Excel skills. The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting practices and financial reporting.
• Strong experience in reconciliations and managing accounts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements.
• Analyze financial performance and trends.
• Manage accounts payable and conduct month-end processes.

Skills

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Reconciliation

Month-end Processes

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Financial Statement Preparation

Budgeting and Forecasting

Oracle

Power BI

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Overview

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Your role is crucial in providing insightful financial analysis and reporting to management, aiding in strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to predict future financial performance.
• Report the organization's financial status to management and offer strategic suggestions on resource utilization, tax strategies, and budget forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with standard accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Conduct month-end close processes and prepare journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and financial statement reporting.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, for data analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to support audits and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Experience with reconciliation, including bank reconciliation and general ledger.
• Strong skills in month-end processes, journal entry preparation, and accounts payable management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, particularly with pivot tables.
• Experience in audit, balance sheet analysis, and financial statement preparation.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Familiarity with Oracle and Power BI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• Experience using Oracle and Power BI for financial analysis and reporting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00 / hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Halifax,NS.

About Aston Carter

AstonCarter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the ., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.