Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting TechnicianJob Summary
We are looking for a highly capable Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Technician to join our accounting office in Halifax. This is a full-cycle client bookkeeping role for someone who can take ownership of files, think critically, identify problems, and prepare clean, reliable bookkeeping records for review and year-end work.
The right candidate will be confident working with multiple client files, spotting errors, cleaning up messy bookkeeping, asking thoughtful questions, and completing work with accuracy and accountability. We are looking for someone who reduces review time, protects the quality of client files, and takes pride in producing clean, professional work.
Candidates should be prepared to complete a practical skills-based assessment as part of the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple small business clients
- Review bank feeds and transaction coding for accuracy
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
- Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable records
- Review and clean up HST-related accounts, including HST Payable and HST Suspense
- Prepare month-end and year-end bookkeeping files for review
- Record adjusting journal entries when appropriate
- Review balance sheet accounts for accuracy, reasonableness, and cleanup items
- Communicate file issues clearly and professionally
- Maintain organized notes, working papers, and client follow-up lists
The ideal candidate does not simply enter transactions. They know how to review a file, identify issues, and move the work forward. They understand that good bookkeeping is not just about coding expenses — it is about making sure the financial records are accurate, supportable, and ready for review.
You should be comfortable dealing with real-world bookkeeping issues such as:
- Customer deposits posted incorrectly to sales
- Invoices still sitting in accounts receivable after payment
- HST Suspense balances that need investigation
- Asset purchases and loans recorded incorrectly
- Personal expenses mixed into business accounts
- Prepaids, loans, shareholder accounts, and year-end cleanup items
- Files where the prior bookkeeping was incomplete or inconsistent
Required Skills and Experience
- Practical bookkeeping or accounting technician experience
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online
- Experience with bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
- Understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and HST
- Ability to review and clean up balance sheet accounts
- Ability to identify incorrect coding and explain why it is wrong
- Comfortable working with multiple client files and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document work clearly
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Professional judgment and accountability
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in an accounting firm, bookkeeping firm, or multi-client environment
- Experience preparing files for year-end review
- Experience with Wagepoint or similar payroll software
- Experience with QBO, Sage, Xero, Dext, or other bookkeeping platforms
- Experience reviewing HST filings or GST/HST-related accounts
- Experience cleaning up messy client bookkeeping files
What Success Looks Like in This Role
A successful person in this role will be able to:
- Take ownership of assigned client files
- Keep reconciliations current and accurate
- Identify bookkeeping issues before they become larger problems
- Prepare clean files for review
- Reduce the amount of rework required by management
Position Details
- Position type: Full-time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Pay range: $26.00–$34.00 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, and assessment results
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Practical assessment required as part of the hiring process
Why Join Us
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to do meaningful bookkeeping and accounting technician work in a professional office environment. You will work with a variety of small business clients and play an important role in keeping their books accurate, organized, and ready for review.
We value people who care about quality, take pride in their work, and want to be trusted with responsibility. If you are a capable bookkeeper who can think through a file, identify problems, and produce accurate work, we want to hear from you.
Pay: $26.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
