Accounting Technician

AC Belliveau Veinotte Inc. Chartered Professional Accountants; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Belliveau Veinotte Inc. Chartered Professional Accountants is seeking an Accounting Technician in Bridgewater, NS. The role focuses on bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and supporting tax and HST compliance for owner-managed clients.

Responsibilities include processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing working papers under supervision. Strong attention to detail and collaboration with colleagues across offices are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in public accounting.
• Proficiency with Excel and industry-standard accounting platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records for owner-managed clients.
• Prepare and assist with financial statements and working papers.
• Support tax and HST compliance activities.
• Use accounting software to process transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Client service

Tools

Excel

Industry-standard accounting platforms

Job description

Company Description

AC Belliveau Veinotte Inc. Chartered Professional Accountants is a public accounting firm providing accounting, consulting, and tax advisory services to owner-managed businesses. The firm offers taxation, business valuation, and HST specialist services in addition to traditional accounting, auditing, and business advisory support. With five offices located in Bridgewater, Shelburne, Barrington Passage, Liverpool, and Halifax, the firm employs a team of 100 professionals. Team members benefit from working in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and diverse client exposure across multiple industries.

Role Description

The Accounting Technician is a full-time role based in Bridgewater, NS. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining bookkeeping records, preparing and assisting with financial statements, and supporting tax and HST compliance activities for owner-managed business clients. The role involves using accounting software to process transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare working papers under the supervision of senior team members. The Accounting Technician will also communicate with clients to gather information, respond to routine inquiries, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to firm standards, and effective collaboration with colleagues across offices.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping and accounting software skills, with the ability to manage day-to-day transactional records accurately.
• Experience assisting with the preparation and review of financial statements and related working papers along with various personal and corporate tax returns and forms.
• Solid analytical skills and basic finance knowledge to interpret financial data and identify variances or issues.
• Five years of experience in a similar role in public accounting. Candidates with less than three years of Canadian public accounting experience will not be considered.
• Proficiency with common office and accounting applications (e.g., Excel and industry-standard accounting platforms).
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to handle multiple client files simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a client-focused, professional approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.