Accounting Officer II

Atlantic Central; Halifax; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional trade association for credit unions is seeking an Accounting Officer II to maintain the general ledger, prepare financial statements, and assist with budget processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3-5 years of experience. This permanent full-time position is based in Halifax, NS, offering remote work opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Personal days

Performance Sharing Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in an accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and ASPE accounting standards.
• Proven attention to detail in analyzing financial data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, posts, and balances various business transactions.
• Maintains the general ledger; completes reconciliation and analysis.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and liaises with department leads.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Full cycle accounting

Financial Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Accounting software

Job description

Career Opportunity : Accounting Officer IIA TYPICAL WEEK : The Accounting Officer II works with a cohesive team as a key part of the Finance and Administration department and performs a variety of accounting functions, prepares financial statements, reports, and analyses relating to the general ledger to assist management in making prudent financial decisions. Who WE Are : Atlantic Central is the trade association for credit unions in Atlantic Canada. League Savings and Mortgage (LSM) is a federally regulated financial institution. Together, we provide a wide range of services and competitive financial products to support credit union success. We deliver quality results and offer a collaborative and community focused work environment in which to do it. Our employees' wellbeing is a top priority, and we underscore that with flexible working arrangements, personal days, and even birthdays off, to enable employees' to strike a balance that works for them. We strive to create an environment where all team members have opportunities for growth and feel welcome, valued, supported and connected. This role offers a remote work environment with occasional evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, posts and balances various business transactions including funds received and disbursed, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Processes accounts payable, verifying accuracy of invoices and resolving discrepancies, obtaining necessary approvals, preparing or coordinating preparation of accounts payable cheques.
• Maintains the general ledger. Completes reconciliation and analysis of various records and registers.
• Prepares monthly mortgage under administration reporting for all pools and reconciles the general ledger to the banking system.
• Prepares GST / HST returns and remittances. Administers income tax installments and remittances and posts general journals related to Annual Income Tax Provisioning.
• Administers the monthly reporting and cash flow transactions of the Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) and Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMB) pool transactions.
• Completes current account reconciliations and reconciliations for accounts including, but not limited to : Fixed Assets, Accrued Sundry, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Accounts Payable.
• Identifies and creates standard working paper processes for accounting.
• Prepares monthly departmental financial statements and other reports including variance analysis. Liaises with department leads on any requests they may have regarding their financial performance.
• Provides data for and / or prepares components of the audited financial statements. Prepares annual audit working papers and assists the external auditors, regulatory auditors, and internal auditors including, but not limited to, compiling requested information and / or source documents or analysis and responding to questions.
• Supports the planning of and the annual budget processes, including but not limited to, building templates, compiling information, and conducting follow up with budget preparers.
• Participates in process improvement projects that aim to streamline workflow and automate tasks.
• Develops and maintains procedures for the job.
• Acts as back-up to the Manager Finance and Financial Reporting Analyst as required and serves as a technical advisor to them. Assists and backs-up the other members of the accounting team and trains team members as required.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate you will have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in Accounting, plus, have 3-5 years related experience and / or training in an accounting environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting practices, procedures, and terminology
• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS and ASPE accounting standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of VBA and XML processes would be an asset
• Proven time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and managing conflicts as necessary through escalation.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven attention to detail with a demonstrated ability in analyzing financial data and financial reporting
• Demonstrated understanding of monthly full cycle accounting
• Demonstrated experience in working in annual year end accounting cycle and working with auditors
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills in identifying and resolving issues and discrepancies
• Proven ability to work within and outside of team, with diverse number of stakeholders, and levels of management
• Proven ability to work on projects, including accounting software projects, would be considered an asset

Skills

Financial Reporting, Full cycle accounting, Financial Data Analysis, auditorsArray

About Atlantic Central

Atlantic Central is the regional trade association for more than 35 independent member credit unions across Atlantic Canada. We provide a range of financial services, leadership, and advocacy to support credit unions and the communities we serve to grow well. Our credit unions proudly serve nearly 293,000 members and play a significant role in the Atlantic Canadian economy. We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation™ joining a global movement of people using business as a force for good. We are committed to making business decisions that are in the best interests of our employees, credit unions and their members. Curious about what else we do? Check out our website or LinkedIn page. We are committed to providing a work environment that fosters inclusion, value and respect and reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented and equity‑seeking groups. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

Other Information

This is a permanent full‑time position, with a salary range of $67,365 - $79,253. Atlantic Central and League Savings & Mortgage offers a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity to participate in the Performance Sharing Incentive Plan.

LOCATION : This position will be based in our Halifax, NS office, but provides services throughout Atlantic Canada, so therefore offers the ability to work remotely as required. To start in January 2026