Intermediate Accountant

Intermediate Accountant
Sackville, NS
Reference # HL - PHH - 9585

Payzant Building Products Ltd. has been serving the community with building material and hardware needs since 1964. Since then, they have grown from 1 location to 9, serving Nova Scotians in Halifax Regional Municipality, East Hants, Windsor, Hantsport, Porters Lake and the community of Sackville, New Brunswick. Still operating with the values of a local family business, their goal is to help support and build their local communities. They are committed to providing quality products and expertise to all ranges of customers, from contractors to homeowners, and everything in between.

We are excited to be partnering with Payzant in search of an Intermediate Accountant to join their team in Sackville, NS.

Reporting to the Controller, the Intermediate Accountant will be a key player in the accounting department. The main focus will be managing daily banking reconciliations, daily and monthly accounting entries and expanding to other accounting functions. This role has the potential to grow and further incorporate activities related to job costing/accounting and assisting with development and implementation of new processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing cash positions and making journal entries related to daily bank reconciliations.
• Analyzing accounting system store cash balancing activities, collaborating with each store to ensure completeness and investigate differences.
• Organizing and analyzing financial data to prepare reports and reconciliations of various accounts such as prepaids, fixed assets, credit card statements and much more.
• Provide feedback and implement improvements to reports and processes.
• Assist with entries related to monthly financial statements.
• Assist, prepare and file government remittances.
• Investigate variances and involvement in other activities.
• Review and posting of various statements such as credit cards, gas programs, etc.
• Assist with year-end accounting reciliations, reporting and auditor inquiries.
• Work in compliance with laws and regulations, attend and complete all required health and safety training, report all accidents, and take every precaution reasonable to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 3-5 years' experience in similar role described above.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively.
• Great time management, analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Post-secondary education in accounting.
• Ability to be a quick learner and self-motivated.
• Enrollment in CPA program considered an asset, but not necessary.

Payzant prides itself on being a local organization that makes impacts in various communities, both with their presence as a trusted retailer, and through their philanthropic efforts across the region.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online at: meridiarecruitment.ca

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

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