Job Description

Our well-established client—proudly operating for over 30 years—is seeking a Part-Time Accountant to join their entrepreneurial and collaborative team in Dartmouth, NS. This is a hands-on, permanent, part-time role offering approximately 10 hours per week, ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys both day-to-day accounting and contributing to process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable
• Bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Journal entries and financial statement preparation
• Benefits administration and employee records maintenance
• Sales, expense, and job costing reporting and analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit preparation
• Safety records and compliance reporting
• Ad hoc reporting and special projects

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Post-secondary education in accounting
• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks is strongly preferred 
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, processes, and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and systems implementation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Stephanie Erb, Senior Recruitment Consultant at stephanie@accountantstaffing.com. 

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.