Bookkeeper/Cost Accountant

David Aplin Recruiting; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper/Cost Accountant for a 1-year contract covering maternity leave in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce, with 3+ years of bookkeeping experience and familiarity with cost accounting. Responsibilities include managing payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and general ledger reconciliations in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Compensation: $30 to $32/hour

Paid parking on-site

Monday–Thursday schedule (Friday optional)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Bookkeeping.
• Over 1 year of experience in cost accounting.
• Familiarity with Sage 100 Contractor considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including job costing.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare journal entries as required.
• Complete month-end and year-end closings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cost Accounting

Microsoft 365

Sage 100 Contractor

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce

Job description

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Overview

Our client in Bedford, NS is seeking a Bookkeeper/Cost Accountant! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a collaborative and respectful work environment, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial operations. This will be 1 year contract (mat leave coverage).

Benefits

• Compensation: $30 to $32/hour
• Please note, this will be fully on-site at the Client’s Bedford, NS location.
• 1 year contract (mat leave coverage)
• Paid parking on-site
• Monday–Thursday schedule (Friday optional)

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including job costing, T4s, ROEs, and tax table updates
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Perform inventory and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries as required
• Complete month-end and year-end closings
• File statutory remittances (Source Deductions, HST, WCB, Corporate Tax)
• Administer benefit filings across multiple plans
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with auditors
• Support additional financial and administrative tasks as directed by the Owner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce (Accounting Major preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Bookkeeping and over 1 year in cost accounting
• Familiarity with Sage 100 Contractor considered a strong asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe)
• Experience in a SQL network environment

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency reconnecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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