Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Job Description

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 celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for aSenior Accountant Financial Reporting to join our Finance Team based in Halifax Nova Scotia.

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 the Opportunity

As a Senior Accountant 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:

• Assisting with the on-time preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including balance sheets income statements and statements of cash flow.
• 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).
• 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.
• Assist with budgeting forecasting and variances analysis.
• Prepare financial reports charts tables power point presentations and other exhibits as requested; Respond to ad-hoc projects related to business growth etc.

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 - 6 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

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988 Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced also provides Transitional Health services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

If youre ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex every team member belongs.

All applicationsare kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.