Jobs in Nova Scotia

Jobs across Nova Scotia, Canada. Choose a city or town to search nearby.

12,525 listings · 2,052 employers Counted Oct 26, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (554 listings), Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health (441 listings), Walmart Canada (344 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Cashier, Cook.

1,537 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	20.00	1,144
CAD / year	72,000.00	305
USD / hour	17.75	31

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 10% hybrid, 90% on-site, 1% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

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Baker Tilly Canada

Accounting Technician, Private Enterprise

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 24, 2026
Experience: 1-3 years of Accounting and Bookkeeping experience required
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today - Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one - because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our team - a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference - for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”    

Your role:

Assisting in preparing client bookkeeping and accounting records, payroll, financial statements, tax remittances, etc.
Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable
Preparing various types of tax filings, HST, and other compliance returns
Communicating accounting concepts to clients and answering their questions
CRA correspondence, requests, and audits – ensuring work is easy to audit
Preparing adjusting journal entries, working papers, assisting with T2 returns, and compilation engagement financial statements

What you bring to the table:

Completion of a diploma/certificate in Business Administration or Accounting 
1-3 years of Accounting and Bookkeeping experience required
Experience working in a professional services environment is an asset 
Keen attention to detail, time management, and organization are essential
Strong trusting relationship building skills are important, including written and verbal communications skills as well as a collaborative client service approach
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Xero, and Microsoft Office Suite software and aptitude to learn new cloud accounting apps and integrations are valuable
You can anticipate your client’s and team’s needs, take ownership and initiative of the work, and assist proactively internally and externally for optimal outcomes 
Professional judgment and confidentiality are imperative  
Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of Canadian sales tax rules and compliance, including GST/HST regulations, provincial sales tax requirements, and the ability to navigate complex tax scenarios to ensure accurate and timely reporting 
Proficiency with Caseware and Taxprep is an asset

What’s in it for you?

Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive programs
Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)
Fantastic perks:
- RRSP matching
- Generous paid time off package (study leave, vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)
- Health & Wellness spending accounts
- Complimentary on-site gym
- Free, plentiful parking
- Dress for your day, including casual
- Client and employee referral bonuses
Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews
Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues
Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP)
Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy sessions, monthly espresso happy hour, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.

Where you’ll work:

Dartmouth, NS (Hybrid)

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday

Salary range:

Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process.

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger - an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you. 

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

#PeopleFirst

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Responsibilities

Prepare client bookkeeping and accounting records, payroll, financial statements, tax remittances, compliance filings, working papers, and adjusting journal entries. Reconcile accounts, assist with T2 returns and compilation engagements, respond to CRA requests and audits, and explain accounting matters to clients.

Requirements

A diploma or certificate in Business Administration or Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience are required; professional services experience is an asset. Candidates should have knowledge of Canadian sales tax and GST/HST compliance, proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail and communication skills, and sound judgment and confidentiality.

Skills

Bookkeeping
Accounting
Payroll
Accounts Receivable Reconciliation
Tax Filing
GST/HST Compliance
Canadian Sales Tax
CRA Correspondence And Audits
Journal Entries
Working Papers
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Desktop
Sage 50
Xero

Benefits

Incentive Programs
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
RRSP Matching
Paid Study Leave
Paid Vacation
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
Firm Holidays
Health And Wellness Spending Accounts
On-Site Gym
Free Parking
Referral Bonuses
Coaching And Mentoring
Professional Development
Paid Professional Dues
Remote Work Opportunities
Compressed Work Weeks
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Firm-Sponsored Social Events

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Keywords

Bookkeeping
Accounting Records
Payroll
Financial Statements
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Tax Remittances
HST
GST
Provincial Sales Tax
Tax Compliance
CRA
Audits
Adjusting Journal Entries
Working Papers
T2 Returns
Compilation Engagements
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Desktop
Sage 50
Xero
Microsoft Office Suite
Caseware
Taxprep
Client Service
Confidentiality

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