Staff Accountant in Halifax, NS

Staff Accountant Job Description:

Staff accountants must possess strong time management and analytical skills, attention to detail, and solid communication abilities. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.

Typical staff accountant duties:

Reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries

Performing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts

Maintaining general ledger charts of accounts

Assisting with initial internal control evaluations

Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals

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Salary for Staff Accountant in Halifax, NS

55165 - 74566

Low

55165

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

64983

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

74566

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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