Senior Accountant

Meridia Recruitment Solutions; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified group of companies based in Halifax is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing financial team. The ideal candidate will provide accurate financial analysis and support, maintaining multiple general ledgers, preparing financial statements, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. They require 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting, advanced computer skills, and a professional accounting designation. This role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in financial reporting.
• Flexibility to work in dynamic environments and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple general ledgers.
• Prepare financial statements and budgets.
• Interact with auditors for year-end audit files.

Skills

Financial reporting

Advanced computer skills

Multi-tasking

Integrity and professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Professional accounting designation (or working towards)

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Senior Accountant

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Reference # HL-ACI-8445

Armco Capital Inc. (Armco) was founded in 1982 by members of the Armoyan family. During its 40 plus years of operation, Armco has grown from a small family business into a diversified and dynamic group of companies with locations in Canada and the US. Armco continues to grow; both in business diversification, development, and its team of dedicated professionals. Now, we are partnering with them in search of a Senior Accountant to join their team in Halifax.

As a member of Armco’s financial team, you will possess a keen ability to focus on details and accuracy. People describe you as highly organized, able to prioritize and master the art of managing multiple tasks and requests with ease. You will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial analysis to ensure the organization has the best information to assist with strategical decision making. You will support the Controller by producing the month, quarter and years ends, mastering the financial reporting and general ledgers, and assisting with forecasting and budgeting activities. You feel successful when you are completing a task on time, efficiently and correctly. You are able to work well with your team, engage your internal clients and provide support in a positive and engaging manner. In short, you’re good at what you do and a team member who people will want to work alongside.

Responsibilities will include :

• Maintaining multiple general ledgers.
• Transaction review and coding.
• Compiling working papers for review.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Project cost analysis as required.
• Interacting with auditors and preparation of year-end audit files.
• Assisting with special projects as required.

The ideal candidate will possess :

3-5 years’ experience in financial reporting.

Advanced computer skills (accounting software and MS Office).

Proven ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment, multi-task, and deliver under tight deadlines.

Flexibility to work on projects as a team member and also independently.

High level of Integrity and professionalism.

Professional accounting designation or working towards completion, will be considered an asset.

To be successful within the Armco team, you must be willing to work hard and able to pivot often. They are a company that is continuously changing and growing so you must be adaptable, positive and bring a ‘can-do’, self-start motivation and have a desire to hit and exceed goals. You appreciate that your impact to their team can be infectious and you strive to be positive, supportive and team focused. As a new member of the Armco team, you will become a key influencer in generating a culture of enthusiasm and success. Do not miss out on this great opportunity!