Senior Accountant

Remote in HRM

Reference # HL-7732

Our client, Partners for Care, is a non-profit services partner of Nova Scotia Health with a mission to partner with businesses to improve healthcare and make life easier for patients, health providers, and communities across Nova Scotia. They are a positive force for strengthening the healthcare ecosystem in Nova Scotia. We are excited to lead the recruitment efforts as we partner with Partners for Care in search of a Senior Accountant to work with their impressive team in Nova Scotia! This is a primarily remote position with some in-person meetings and working sessions required.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting activities., including facilitating the budget process, accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities. With oversight from the CFO, the Senior Accountant will manage monthly/quarterly financial reporting, including forecast preparation. The successful candidate is a self-starter and problem solver. We are looking for someone energetic, collaborative, and with strong organization and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assemble accurate and timely month-end financial statements, including variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of Board documents/reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual engagement.
• Work independently to promptly and accurately post daily/monthly transactions.
• Assemble, complete, and submit HST timely and accurate quarterly returns.
• Complete bank reconciliations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage all aspects of accounts payable.
• Provide timely service to external accounting partners.
• Ensure accounting procedures are documented and up to date.
• Follow up and follow through on any assigned projects.
• Proactively jump in to support co-workers and assist with other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including monthly reporting
• Proficiency in financial software, specifically QuickBooks and supplementary reporting software
• Strong business acumen and a natural drive to anticipate needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey clear, detailed, and accurate information in a friendly, timely and well-organized manner
• Strong work ethic and initiative, with the ability to consistently follow up and follow through
• Strong analytical ability and a keen eye for detail are a must
• Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Professional accounting certification is not required but is considered to be an asset
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector or with charitable organizations is an asset
• Trustworthy, professional with high regard for confidentiality
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Join our client, Partners for Care, in making a meaningful impact on healthcare in Nova Scotia. If you're a dedicated accounting professional looking to contribute your skills to a purpose-driven organization apply today!

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17392815417590000008yby

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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