senior accountant

Government of Canada - Western; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial records and statements. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Certified General Accountant level 3 certification, along with 5 years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include managing balance sheets, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position is on-site only, with benefits including health and dental plans, group insurance, and a wellness program.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in accounting.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office.
• Ability to oversee payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Plan and administer accounting systems.
• Ensure compliance to accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program