Accountant II, Financial Reporting

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrateGreat Peoplewho inspire meaningful connections whileLeading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for anAccountant II Financial Reportingto join our Finance Team based in Halifax Nova Scotia.

About the Opportunity

As an Accountant II at Shannex you will play a crucial role in our Finance Team providing in-depth financial statement review analysis account reconciliations and support to various finance divisions. Key responsibilities include:

• Completes month end processes including accruals general ledger account reconciliations and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts journal entries as part of month-end close maintaining proper accounting records and support for all journal entry postings.
• Reconciling corporate general ledger accounts. Investigate reconciling items and work with cross functional teams to understand the business ensuring appropriate accounting for transactions in compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Assisting with the on-time preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including balance sheets income statements and statements of cash flow.
• Reviewing financial reports and generating detailed reports and variance explanations to provide insights on key financial metrics to support decision-making processes.
• Working closely with accounting treasury and other departments to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency. Recommending and implementing ideas for process improvement efficiency and performance.
• Building and utilizing financial analysis tools to manage and report on government funding and deferred revenues and other financial reporting sections as required.
• Documenting accounting process and policies to provide guidance on accounting matters to the financial reporting team.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of the annual audited financial statements. Liaise with auditors during the audits to ensure their queries are addressed.
• Prepare financial reports charts tables power point presentations and other exhibits as requested; Respond to ad-hoc projects related to business growth etc.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growth development and advancement. And at the end of every day you will know youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About You

In addition to being driven and detail oriented you place high value on accuracy efficiency collaboration and accountability and have the following qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in accounting or finance and have your CPA designation or are near completion of the related CPA program
• Minimum 4 - 5 years experience in an accounting role preferably in public practice setting or similar corporate role
• Strong computer literacy including advanced working skills in Microsoft Office
• Thorough technical knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with Yardi software would be considered an asset.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.