Senior Bookkeeper — Client-Focused Multi-Entity Finance Partner

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

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.