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Senior Accountant
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Posted:
21 August 2026 (17 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Halifax Nova Scotia. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records supporting month-end and year-end close processes preparing reconciliations and reports assisting with audits and helping strengthen accounting policies procedures and internal controls.
This role is well suited to a highly organized accounting professional with strong analytical skills sound judgment and the ability to work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries accruals reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Prepare and review financial statements management reports variance analyses and other financial reporting packages
- Reconcile sub-ledger balances to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner
- Support budgeting forecasting and cash flow analysis by preparing accurate financial data and commentary
- Assist with external audits by preparing audit schedules responding to auditor requests and ensuring documentation is complete
- Support tax filings regulatory reporting and compliance requirements as required
- Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls efficiency and accuracy
- Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian accounting standards company policies and relevant tax requirements
- Provide guidance review and support to junior accounting staff as needed
- Partner with operations administration and management teams to provide financial insight and resolve accounting issues
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
- CPA designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred
- Minimum of 35 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in a corporate public practice property hospitality construction nonprofit or multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards including ASPE and/or IFRS as applicable
- Experience with month-end close account reconciliations financial reporting budgeting audit support and internal controls
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems
- Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
- High degree of accuracy professionalism confidentiality and accountability
- Ability to identify issues research solutions and make practical recommendations
- Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative finance team
- Experience mentoring junior team members or reviewing accounting work is an asset
- Familiarity with Nova Scotia business operations payroll HST and local compliance considerations is an asset
Klopp Richards & Associates thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
