Career Opportunity for Accountant/Office Manager

Wolfville Nursing Homes Ltd. is privately owned and operates a licensed nursing home, a licensed residential care facility, and an assisted living building providing safe, quality care and service to over 100 residents. 

Our organization is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a permanent poisition in our office in Wolfville Nova Scotia. Responding directly to the CEO, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Accounts Receivables; setting up new accounts and maintaining existing ones, monthly statement preparation/distribution and bank deposits/pre-authorized payments
• Accounts Payables; vendor account maintenance, posting invoices for payment, processing cheques/electronic fund transfers and responding to inquiries
• General Ledger; input and balance G/L accounts and sub-ledger accounts, including Trust Ledger
• Update and print financial reports and financial statements as required, review monthly Financial Statements with CEO
• Maintain budget information and provide analysis
• Year end process and preparation for Auditors
• Preparation of monthly and yearly Department of Health & Wellness reports
• Manage Financial meeting for new Resident Admissions
• Reconciliation of Department of Health & Wellness Accounts
• Provide backup to Payroll

Ideal candidate must have an Accounting Diploma or a Business Degree with a minimum of 5 years work experience in an accounting position. Experience in Sage 50 Premium Software is required. Candidate should have a keen eye for detail and solid organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. He/she will possess above average computer skills and enjoy working both independently and in a team environment.

Salary and hours to be negotiated. 

Please send resumes to: Wolfville Nursing Homes Ltd.

601 Main St. Wolfville, NS B4P 1E9

Fax: 902 542-1048

Email: admin@wolfvillenursinghomes.ca

We thank all those who express interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Recruitment will close when a suitable candidate has been hired.