Senior Bookkeeper

McInnes Cooper; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal spending account

Paid vacation and personal days

Flexible work options

Job summary

McInnes Cooper is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join its Finance & Accounting team in Atlantic Canada. This full-time role focuses on acting as the primary financial partner for several ownership entities, shaping processes and directly contributing to financial success.

The position requires 5–8+ years of progressive bookkeeping, a diploma or degree in accounting or finance, and strong Sage 50 and Excel skills. Flexible on office location across Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 to 8+ years of progressive bookkeeping or corporate accounting experience.
• Proficient in Sage 50 and payroll processing.
• Knowledge of HST compliance and Canadian tax reporting.
• Strong Excel skills including pivots and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for ownership entities.
• Provide client service to lawyers and respond to enquiries.
• Prepare financial statements for ownership entities.
• Process personal income payments, corporate tax instalments, and reimbursements.
• Prepare T-slips and HST returns for entities.
• Coordinate with lawyers and external contacts.
• Prepare invoices and government remittances.
• Reconcile financial and tax reports.
• Assist with year-end activities and internal documents.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Tech-savvy

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance

5-8+ years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Are you an Accounting Professional looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have a passion for client service and have the desire to have a direct financial impact as the go-to professional for several small corporate entities?

If you're an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a dynamic and client focused role, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our Finance & Accounting team where your work goes beyond the numbers - you'll have the unique opportunity to be the primary financial partner to several small corporate entities, with the chance to shape processes, optimize outcomes, and directly contribute to the financial success of our owners.

Our Finance & Accounting team is seeking a highly skilled, self-directed Senior Bookkeeper to join them in a full-time permanent opportunity. This position can be based in any of our seven office locations in Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• 5 (five) to 8+ (eight plus) years of progressive bookkeeping or corporate accounting experience;
• Advanced proficiency in Sage 50;
• Strong experience with payroll processing and reporting, HST compliance, and personal income reporting, including the preparation and filing of T3, T4/T4A, and T5 slips;
• Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax, payroll, and HST regulations;
• Experience with investment bookkeeping and income reporting;
• Experience in a professional services or partnership environment;
• Highly independent and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work effectively with limited day-to-day supervision;
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with the confidence to manage full-cycle bookkeeping and related reporting responsibilities;
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to appropriately manage multiple priorities, meet recurring and time-sensitive filing deadlines;
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential financial information;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work professionally with owners, advisors, and external contacts;
• Accountable, organized, detail-oriented, and quality-driven; and,
• Adept in technology and a desire to continuously improve and innovate.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain accounting records for various ownership entities (professional corporations, service corporations and family trusts);
• Provide client service to lawyers - respond to enquiries on a variety of matters;
• Prepare financial statements related to various ownership entities;
• Process and manage personal income payments and transfers, corporate tax instalments, expense reimbursements and payments to external parties;
• Prepare T-slips and HST returns for various ownership entities;
• Liaise between lawyers, and various internal and external parties;
• Prepare invoices and periodic/reoccurring government remittances;
• Reconcile multiple financial and tax reports;
• Prepare and reconcile corporate year-ends in advance of annual tax filings by external accountants;
• Prepare and execute internal corporate documents and resolutions; and,
• Additional related administrative tasks as required.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal spending account.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Flexible work options available for many team members.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
• Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety, Pride@MC, Special Events, Wellness, and more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact us at [e-mail]