Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

Are you an organized, fast-learning individual who works well with others? Have you always wanted to work in an exciting industry where you deal with authors and publishers? Do you love books and reading? Are you the kind of person who likes to share your favourite books with others? Do you gravitate toward other people who love books? If so, this job might be right for you! Nimbus Publishing & Vagrant Press is currently looking to add a Full-Time Bookkeeper/Office Administrator to our small team.

Nimbus Publishing is Atlantic Canada’s largest English-language publisher. Nimbus produces approximately fifty new print books a year (as well as ebooks and audiobooks) on a range of subjects relevant to the Atlantic Provinces— children’s picture books and fiction, literary non-fiction, social and cultural history, nature photography, current events, biography, sports, and cultural issues. Nimbus also does distribution for numerous Atlantic publishers, making the company the biggest book distributor on the east coast of Canada. Nimbus is located in the north end of Halifax.

Ideally, the candidate will have previous bookkeeping and office admin experience.

Duties Include:

·        General bookkeeping data entry

·        Bank and credit card reconciliations

·        Accounts receivable and Accounts payables

·        Payroll & other CRA correspondence

·        Data entry

·        Answering phones and other administrative duties

Preference will be given to those with:

·        Post-secondary education in Accounting

·        Experience with accounting software

·        2-3 Years previous experience in an accounting role

The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented. Must be able to work and learn independently and able to problem-solve quickly. Candidate must also have strong time-management skills to meet deadlines.

We offer a competitive wage, a relaxed and friendly working environment with great benefits that include a shared cost Health/Dental health plan, shared pension plan, disability insurance, life insurance, free parking and free books.

Nimbus encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. We are committed to providing accommodations in all aspects of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.