Accountant

Job title: Accountant

Company: Meridia Recruitment Solutions

Job description: Accountant
Remote in Halifax, NS
Reference # HL-18232Committed to being detail-oriented, analytical, and strategic in decision making, we are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Accountant to join our client’s dynamic team. We invite you to be a part of their exciting journey.As an integral part of our finance team, the Accountant will report directly to the Controller, playing a pivotal role in executing critical bookkeeping and accounting functions. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, rapidly scaling environment and has experience in a food & beverage wholesale, retail or related industry.Job responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records, including receipts, disbursements, billing, and general ledger entries.
• Process accounts payable invoices accurately and issue payments in a timely manner.
• Preparing customer invoicing and managing accounts receivables and incoming payments promptly and accurately.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations and reports to support financial reports.
• Ensure month, quarter, and year-end closing processes are executed promptly and accurately to facilitate precise financial reporting.
• Preparation and processing of payroll and employee benefits and employee expense claims and reimbursements.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist in the preparation of government remittances and reporting.
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with operations, sales and other departments across the organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Contribute to the implementation of finance technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Create & maintain training manuals and documentation for all financial processes and systems.
• Create and maintain organized office files, reports, and documentation related to financial activities.
• Perform additional bookkeeping or data entry tasks as needed.
• Support year-end reporting activities by preparing necessary documentation and providing information to external accountants.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting roles, ideally within a fast-paced, growth-oriented company.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and growing company. Connect for a confidential conversation today!To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

Expected salary:

Location: Nova Scotia

Job date: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:13:37 GMT

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