Financial Accountant

Antigonish, NS

Reference # HL-HCR-8611

Our client, High-Crest Enterprises, operate provincially licensed and regulated health care facilities, with five facilities operating in Nova Scotia. They are a Nationally Accredited company. Their mission is to serve the community and their residents by providing a living area and a place where residents feel at home, while offering a variety of programs and professional services to promote a high quality of life in a caring environment that provides client safety, personal choice, comfort, autonomy, privacy and upholds individual dignity through continued independence.

We are thrilled to be leading the recruitment efforts for High-Crest as we look to bring a dedicated and experienced Financial Accountant to their growing team in Antigonish!

As the Financial Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of High-Crest's financial records. You will be instrumental in month-end close procedures and preparing comprehensive financial reports that provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities.
• Preparing supporting reports for the financial statements.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Supporting management with external auditors during annual audits.
• Continuously identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree or certificate in accounting and hands-on experience, with a strong focus on month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 ERP and Excel are highly valued.
• Experience in Long-Term Care is considered an asset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated accounting professional looking to take on a new challenge with the opportunity to advance your career with a growing team. Connect with us to learn more!

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17575096336510000008wot

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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