Our client, a locally based organization in a thriving, creative industry, is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for their office in Halifax. This is a contract opportunity with strong permanent potential.

As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for completing the accounting functions for multiple production companies. Overseeing an Accounting Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

AR and AP management
Weekly payroll
Bank reconciliations
Monthly cost reporting
Financial statement preparation
HST filing for multiple companies
Annual audit support
Tax credit application support
Year-end audit preparation and support
Other accounting duties as required

As the ideal candidate, you have completed post-secondary education at the college or university level in accounting and have gained a minimum five years’ full cycle accounting experience.

Combining strong multi-tasking abilities with proven initiative, you are a deadline-driven individual who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Additionally, you possess professional and adaptable communication skills and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality in the workplace. Possessing strong computer skills, you are proficient in Microsoft Excel while proficiency in Quickbooks is considered a strong asset. Prior experience in a project oriented industry is an asset, but not mandatory.

Salary will be commensurate with education and relevant experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to the attention of Carmen Dockendorff by email to apply@accountantstaffing.com or by fax to 902-444-7579. Please quote position #AS12786-CB.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.