Accounting Assistant (Halifax) FULL-TIME

at  Maritime Beauty

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

Maritime Beauty was founded in 1966 as a full-service professional beauty supply distributor for the Maritime Provinces. Our organization has seen extraordinary growth over the years and is proud to be an industry leader in the Maritimes representing numerous top professional lines. We currently have a store network of 17 locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
The ability of Maritime Beauty to remain competitive and successful in today’s world is directly attributable to our employees. We value our employees and strive to offer an environment of challenge, continued growth and learning opportunities.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team in our Halifax, NS office. This is a full-time, onsite position. The ideal candidate naturally possesses keen attention to detail, can effectively prioritize their tasks to meet or exceed department deadlines, enjoys working and collaborating with all stakeholders, both internal and external, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline is preferred
• A minimum 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Experience in Accounts Payable
• A strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision and a high level of accountability
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Thrive in a deadline-driven environments

BENEFITS

• Team-building sessions
• Employee discount
• Performance and Service Recognition programs
• Employee Fitness program
• Personal, Professional, and Career Development programs
• Maternity Leave top-up
• Life, Health, and Dental Insurance
• Employee Recruitment Referral program
• Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• RSP matching
• and more!
  We’re actively seeking candidates for our Accounting Assistant position and are keen to see your application. Candidates who believe they possess an equivalent combination of experience, training, and personal attributes are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact our HR department at hr@maritimebeauty.com.
  While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those being considered will be contacted.
  Maritime Beauty Supply is an equal opportunity employer.
  * Please note: To ensure all your answers are captured on our assessment, please complete it on a laptop/computer, not on a cellphone, thank you **

• Verify and reconcile daily cash reports for all MBS stores
• Process expense reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Process accounts payable invoices, including review, approval, coding, and system entry
• Assist in preparing month-end accrual entries
• Provide general administrative support to the Accounting Department, as required
• Cross-train on other Accounting Department functions to provide coverage, as required
• Uphold and demonstrate the company’s culture and values
• All other duties as assigned