Job Description

We are seeking a fully bilingual (English/French) Bookkeeper to join our client, located just outside of Halifax, with a majority client base in Quebec. French-speaking candidates are therefore highly preferred.

This permanent, full-time role reports directly to the Controller and offers an excellent opportunity to support key financial and administrative functions while contributing to a relaxed, collaborative office culture.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring all employee information is accurately entered and adjusting for tax deductions or union withholdings as needed
• Review, validate, and enter staff activity and expense reports, verify and reconcile expense accounts, coordinate approval workflows, and calculate payable services by contract
• Maintain transfer tracking files, update and issue annual contract templates, track issued contracts in the internal database, prepare deposit files, reconcile deposits with work performed, and produce client invoices
• Manage general bookkeeping tasks and support financial reporting, maintain employee and client databases, and produce reports for management as required
• Oversee office equipment and supplies, and collaborate with IT support to maintain information systems

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Fully bilingual in English and French (mandatory)
• Previous bookkeeping experience, including payroll, expense management, and general accounting
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently

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 Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at lori@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.