Accounts Payable & Accounting Coordinator

Accountant Staffing

Halifax, NS
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Job Description Our client is a well-established and continually growing organization in the safety services sector. They are seeking an Accounts Payable & Accounting Coordinator to join their finance team based just outside of Halifax, NS.This role offers a balanced mix of accounts payable and general accounting responsibilities and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who brings structure to complexity and enjoys being an active contributor on a collaborative, fast-moving teamKey Responsibilities for the Job:

Maintain and reconcile accounts payable for stock, special, and job-related orders
Post AP vouchers by matching purchase orders, packing slips, and receipt documentation
Prepare and review monthly AP aging reports and support month-end reconciliations
Reconcile corporate credit cards and fleet cards, and process employee expense reports
Prepare and post vendor payments, including cheques, EFTs, foreign wires, credit cards, online, and vendor portal payments
Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries
Maintain accounting entries for insurance, prepaid expenses, and other finance items
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Prepare and post monthly journal entries, job cost, and sales recognition reports
Participate in special projects, expense analysis, and ad hoc financial initiatives
Support year-end preparation

Experience & Attributes for Success:

Post-secondary education in Commerce, Business, and/or Accounting is strongly preferred
2 - 5 years of progressive accounting or accounts payable focused experience
Working knowledge of Canadian GAAP /ASPE or IFRS
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant at .Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at .Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

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