Job Description

ABCO is seeking a full-time permanent

Accounting Technician

to join our growing team!

Role Intro:

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Accounting Technician's primary responsibility is to provide assistance in all accounting related processes, analyses and reporting. This is a full time, permanent and on site role, however part time availability could be considered.

The Accounting Technician will be responsible for assisting the VP of Finance with such items as follows:

-Preparation of entries for month-end and year-end close off

-Preparation and maintenance of recurring and repetitive entries

-Account reconciliation monthly as required

-Preparation of monthly financial statements, trial balances and associated reports and analyses

-Assisting with analysis and forecasting of financial requirements, cash flow projections and other financial modelling as required/requested

-Review and approval of accounts payable and wage payroll payment processing

-Assisting with annual budget preparation

-Assisting external accounting firm with year-end review/audit

-Assisting with other external/internal audits as required

-Completing requested surveys from Statistics Canada as applicable

-Preparation of HST tax returns and submission of payment if required

-Attending meetings as required to help formulate processes/policies

-Assisting with compilation of claims and reports as required by government programs, including: ACOA, SR&ED, IRAP, etc.

-Other specific activities that may be requested by the VP of Finance or Managing Director.

-Taking all such actions necessary, within the above-described areas of responsibility, to protect the safety of all employees and others and the financial security of the company and to work towards the corporate goals.

Company Intro:

Situated on the harbour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, ABCO Industries Inc. (ABCO) is a world-class supplier and manufacturer of engineering metal products with historic roots dating back to 1947.

ABCO operations are housed in a 42,000 sq ft facility and currently holds four distinct manufacturing branches including Food Machinery, Marine, Environmental, and Industrial.

Each division is managed and supported by experienced, knowledgeable specialists. With 75 + years of experience, this locally owned firm remains committed to providing our customers with the highest standard of quality and value while ensuring innovative, customized solutions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree/diploma in Accounting or equivalent and will be proficient in Microsoft Excel. A CPA certification or similar would be an asset but is not required. The individual must possess good time management skills and the commitment to meet deadlines; will be highly motivated, innovative and well organized; have strong communication, problem-solving skills and work ethic; have a strong commitment to teamwork and have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Please note that we are not considering applications from outside of Nova Scotia for this role. You must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship, and live within commuting distance of Lunenburg, NS for this role.

ABCO offers a competitive salary and benefit package and excellent working conditions.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume referencing

Accounting Technician.

ABCO is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for your interest however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person