Nova Scotia Payroll accountant Jobs – 41 Openings This Week

Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Lead
Atypia Holdings, AMP, and Ravines Medical Group —Halifax, NS
- $70,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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General Accountant, Civil Construction
Harbour Construction Company Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Accounting
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Staff Accountant
EASTCUT Wood Building Solutions —New Glasgow, NS
- $61,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Accountant
Atlantic Community Shelters Society —Bedford, NS
- $58,240–$66,560 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Junior Accountant
MGMA Capital Holding Limited —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Payroll & Staff Accountant
McCarthy's Roofing Ltd. —Dartmouth, NS
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Manager of Corporate Accounting
Graybar —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Senior Controller
Jenkins Group of Companies —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Finance
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
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Accounting Manager
Pseudio —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Supervising experience
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Accountant
Venor —Truro Heights, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
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Accounting Support
Aplin —Halifax, NS
- $25–$27 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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11d
Financial Analyst/Administrator or Benefits Auditing
Integrated Staffing Limited —Dartmouth, NS
- $20.53 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- AI
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Manager of Corporate Accounting
Venor —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Controller
Venor —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Controller
Venor —Bridgewater, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Finance
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Central Hotel Accountant
New Castle Hotels & Resorts —Halifax, NS
- English
- Hotel
- Bachelor's
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Construction Accountant – Flooring Company
Royale Floors and Surfaces —Halifax, NS
- $60,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Finance Analyst
Shannex —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Property Accountant (Advancement to Property Accountant in 6–12 Months)
Holiday Inn Sydney-Waterfront —Sydney, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Hotel
- Designated paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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11d
Controller
MDW Law & Tandem Family Law / Droit de la famille —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Lead

Atypia Holdings, AMP, and Ravines Medical Group
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Full-time
$70,000–$95,000 a year

Qualifications

Certified Management Accountant
Sage
Microsoft Excel
Account analysis
Accounting software
Finance
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Accounting
Organizational skills
Business
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Lead

Full-Time Position

Join Our Growing Team

Atypia Holdings, AMP, and Ravines Medical Group are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Lead to support a diverse portfolio of businesses including commercial real estate, pharmacy operations, and healthcare services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, multi-company environment where they can contribute directly to operational success, financial stewardship, and strategic decision-making.

Reporting to Ownership and Senior Management, the Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Lead will oversee a broad range of accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial support functions while helping drive operational efficiency and accountability across multiple organizations.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Lead plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end processes, managing tenant accounting and lease-related billing, preparing government filings, overseeing financial reporting, and supporting business operations through meaningful financial analysis and process improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with ownership, management teams, external accountants, banking partners, and government agencies while helping ensure strong financial controls and reporting accuracy across all organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Accounting – Atypia Holdings

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Tenant Accounting

Process all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time.
Maintain organized accounting and financial records, including tenant billing and lease documentation.
Maintain rent roll information and tenant accounting records.
Communicate professionally with tenants regarding billing, payments, lease charges, and account inquiries.

Reconciliations, Month-End & Financial Reporting

Complete monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
Produce monthly financial reports and supporting analyses.
Support year-end accounting procedures, account analysis, and working paper preparation.
Liaise with external accountants and auditors to provide required documentation.

Lease Administration, CAM & Compliance

Calculate and reconcile Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and other tenant recoverable costs in accordance with lease agreements.
Prepare quarterly HST filings.
Calculate annual expense allocation percentages across multiple properties.
Support budgeting, lease reviews, tenant billings, ownership reporting, and property-level financial analysis.
Act as a primary contact for CRA-related accounting and compliance matters.

AMP Pharmacy Reporting & Financial Support

Prepare bi-weekly Sales Per Labour Hour (SPLH) reports for pharmacy and front store operations.
Complete monthly comparative statistics reporting across multiple pharmacy locations.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy leadership to enhance reporting accuracy and operational insights.
Complete monthly and annual Statistics Canada reporting requirements.
Provide financial reporting and analytical support to owners, senior managers, and operational leaders.

Ravines Medical Group Support

Serve as payroll backup support when required.
Approve authorized bank payments and transfers.
Complete quarterly HST remittances.
Support accounting, administrative, and special project initiatives as required.

Financial Operations Leadership

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies.
Support the development and maintenance of internal controls and financial policies.
Assist ownership and senior management with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning activities.
Help create accountability and consistency within administrative and accounting functions.
Participate in strategic projects and business initiatives across all organizations.

Qualifications:

Required

Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll processes, HST, CRA remittances, and internal controls.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a multi-company environment.

Preferred

CPA designation, CPA candidate, CMA, or equivalent senior accounting experience.
Degree, diploma, or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience working with multiple companies, business units, or locations.
Experience with Sage accounting software.
Experience in commercial real estate accounting, lease administration, or tenant billing.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

Practical, hands-on, and solutions-oriented.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, owner-operated business environment.
Able to communicate financial information clearly and confidently to ownership, management, banking partners, accountants, lawyers, staff, tenants, and external stakeholders.
Proactive in identifying financial risks, process improvements, and operational opportunities.
Professional, respectful, and highly trustworthy.
Comfortable providing leadership and guidance within an accounting and administrative team environment.

Why Join Us?

Diverse and engaging work across healthcare, pharmacy, and commercial real estate sectors.
Opportunity to work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
Meaningful involvement in operational and financial decision-making.
Stable and growing organizations with long-term career opportunities.
Collaborative team environment where your expertise and contributions make a direct impact.

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicant dead line is June 28,2026

Pay: $70,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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