senior bookkeeper

Posted onJune 12, 2025 by Employer details Axworthy Saulnier and Associates Inc

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Job details

• Location Yarmouth , NS B5A 4K3
• Salary 40,000 to 55,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Caseware/Caseview
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Spreadsheet
• Xero
• Sage Accounting Software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-06-26

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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