Accounting Assistant

Advantage Personnel; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Halifax, NS is seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to join a busy accounting team. In this role, you will perform reconciliations, assist with financial statements, and use Sage 50 for various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. If you have a background in business administration with accounting focus and 2-4 years of relevant experience, this is a great opportunity to grow in the finance field.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Sage 50 required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex general ledger reconciliations.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Use Sage 50 for accounting tasks.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Support accounts receivable and payable processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Team-oriented

Solutions-focused mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to prioritize

Education

Completion of a Business Administration program with accounting concentration

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Halifax, NS
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. start
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Job Overview

Advantage Personnel is hiring an Accounting Assistant on behalf of our client in Halifax, NS. We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual who is eager to learn and grow within the accounting field. If you're looking to advance your career in finance, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a busy accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex general ledger reconciliations
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Use Sage 50 for accounting tasks and data entry
• Assist in preparing monthly and year-end financial statements and related reports
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including journal entries and monthly accounting cycle activities
• Prepare monthly reconciliations
• Maintain internal control procedures for vendor and customer accounts, including invoice processing, payments, collections, and postings
• Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• Excellent oral and strong written communication skills
• Team-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Sage 50 required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Completion of a Business Administration program with an accounting concentration
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role