Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Halifax, NS
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM start
Pay Rate: $20/hour

Job Overview:

Advantage Personnel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our client's team in Halifax, NS. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in accounting and finance. You will gain hands-on experience with general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end processes while contributing to a busy accounting team.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Completion of a Business Administration program with an accounting focus.
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency with Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented, solutions-focused, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.