Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Halifax, NS
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. start
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour

Job Overview:
Advantage Personnel is hiring an Accounting Assistant on behalf of our client in Halifax, NS. We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual who is eager to learn and grow within the accounting field. If you're looking to advance your career in finance, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a busy accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex general ledger reconciliations
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Use Sage 50 for accounting tasks and data entry
• Assist in preparing monthly and year-end financial statements and related reports
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including journal entries and monthly accounting cycle activities
• Prepare monthly reconciliations
• Maintain internal control procedures for vendor and customer accounts, including invoice processing, payments, collections, and postings
• Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and strong written communication skills
• Team-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Sage 50 required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Completion of a Business Administration program with an accounting concentration
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role