Our client, a prominent legal firm, is seeking a Data Entry Clerk for their Halifax location.  This is contract position with the potential to become permanent.

Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for providing general data entry and accounting support for the office. Your responsibilities will include posting accounts receivables, courier charges and disbursements, processing new clients, billing support, responding to inquiries, updating the database, as well as other accounting support duties as required.

As the ideal candidate, you have completed a secondary education combined with a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role. You are a team player who possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong aptitude for math. You are a well organized, thorough individual who has a keen eye for detail and who is able to effectively multitask. Previous experience with an Accounting software and some general accounting knowledge is considered an asset. Knowledge of Excel is essential.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the attention of Carmen Dockendorff by email to gillian@accountantstaffing.com; by fax to 902-444-7579; or by mail to Accountant Staffing, 1496 Lower Water Street, NS   B3J 1R9. Please quote position # AS880-CB.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 Corporate Controller. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.