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Senior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment
Department:Finance
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:CAD60,000 - CAD85,000
Skills:
FULL-CYCLE ACCOUNTINGIFRS COMPLIANCEPOST-ACQUISITION INTEGRATIONFINANCIAL REPORTINGPAYROLL PROCESSINGTAX COMPLIANCEMICROSOFT GREAT PLAINS
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Job Description

Posted on: June 1, 2025

A well-established company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Finance Manager across a range of accounting and finance functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in full-cycle accounting, IFRS compliance, and post-acquisition integration. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving accuracy, process improvement, and operational efficiency within a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll DoFinancial Operations & Reporting

  • Manage customer billing, invoice reconciliation, and revenue recognition processes
  • Oversee vendor invoice and employee expense processing
  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS
  • Generate monthly internal financial statements and related reporting packages

Payroll, Tax & Compliance

  • Oversee payroll processing in coordination with HR and external providers
  • Support tax compliance activities and assist with internal controls documentation
  • Ensure financial records and reporting comply with regulatory and corporate standards

Post-Acquisition & Systems Integration

  • Support the financial and systems integration of newly acquired entities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align reporting and operational workflows post-M&A

Process Improvement & Special Projects

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
  • Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA designation or actively pursuing designation
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, including IFRS
  • Proven ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Great Plains is considered an asset

Why This Role

This is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to step into a key role with high visibility across the finance function. You'll gain hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, integration work, and financial reporting, while contributing to process enhancements that support company growth. If you’re looking to take the next step in your accounting career, this role offers both challenge and opportunity within a collaborative team environment.

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