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Accountant

  • Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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1-2 years’ experience in a similar role or co-op experience is considered an asset
Posting language
English
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Job Description

Acadia Broadcasting is a growing media company with radio stations in Atlantic Canada and Northwestern Ontario. In each of our markets, our company focuses on being the community’s local voice for entertainment, news, and events. We strive to be the best employer, marketing agency, and broadcaster in each of the markets we serve.

Our Head Office is recruiting for an Accountant to join our Finance team in Halifax, NS. This is a great opportunity for an individual who has recently completed, or is currently pursuing, their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation , with a robust support program to enable candidate success as they work towards their designation.

Responsibilities

  • Supports full cycle accounting, recording, reporting, and reconciliation of financial activities ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data
  • Prepares monthly bank reconciliation(s), assists in the reconciliation of accounts related to payables, receivables, expenses, and capital assets to ensure accuracy
  • Manage the company’s corporate credit cards and employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
  • Performs various financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting
  • Assists the Accounts Payable Administrator in responding to queries relating to the processing and payment of vendor invoicing
  • Works closely with other departments to ensure that expenses are appropriately captured and classified, and provide support as needed for financial inquiries
  • Assists with the preparation of supporting documentation for financial audits and reporting
  • Suggests and supports improvements to processes that enhance efficiency and accuracy in managing accounts payable, credit cards, and expense reporting
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in a related field
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role or co-op experience is considered an asset
  • Recently completed, or working towards an accounting designation
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with mid-market or top-tier ERP systems is ideal
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities
  • Highly organized, adaptable to change, and eager to learn

As a member of Acadia Broadcasting, you will have access to:

  • A Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes flexible health, dental coverage options, as well as life insurance and disability benefits
  • Coverage of professional dues and continued education related to the CPA
  • An annual Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • 5% Employer Matched RRSPs
  • A Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Access in our excellent Corporate Wellness Programs

The radio environment is a rewarding one – one that the right candidate will enjoy. If you have a desire to learn, have a good work ethic, are adaptable to shifting priorities, and are comfortable working independently or with a team, this opportunity may be of interest to you. Interested applicants can apply with a resume and cover letter.

Acadia Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In your application, please feel free to advise if you require accommodation for the interview process.
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Responsibilities

Support full-cycle accounting by recording, reporting, and reconciling financial activity, including bank accounts, payables, receivables, expenses, and capital assets. Manage corporate credit cards and employee expense reports, assist with financial analysis, audits, and vendor inquiries, and help improve accounting processes.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in a related field and 1–2 years of similar experience or co-op experience are assets. Candidates should have completed or be pursuing an accounting designation, with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Expense Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Audit Support
  • Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP Systems
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Professional Dues Coverage
  • Continuing Education Support
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employer-Matched RRSP
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Corporate Wellness Programs

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Creative & Media

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Financial Data
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Capital Assets
  • Corporate Credit Cards
  • Employee Expense Reports
  • Financial Analysis
  • Ad-Hoc Reporting
  • Vendor Invoicing
  • Financial Audits
  • Process Improvement
  • CPA
  • Accounting Designation
  • Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • ERP Systems
  • Mid-Market ERP
  • Top-Tier ERP
  • Media
  • Broadcasting
  • Radio

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