nova scotia accounting assistant Jobs – 38 Openings This Week

Accounting Clerk
Glooscap Ventures —Hantsport, NS
- $45,000–$51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Accounting & Reception Clerk (Clerk 3)
Province of Nova Scotia —Bible Hill, NS
- $3,696.78–$4,136.22 a month
- Word processing
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Accounting Assistant
Events East Group —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Bar
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Commuter benefits
- Designated paid holidays
3d
Accounting Technician/ Bookkeeper
Ocean Sunset Chalets —River John, NS
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Accounting
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Accounts Payable Clerk
Universal Realty Group —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Accounting
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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4d
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Venor —Truro, NS
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Mechanic experience
- Maintenance
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2d
Clerk Accounting
Sobeys —Stellarton, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Store discount
- Dental care
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12d
Accounting Clerk
Citadel Homes Inc —Mount Uniacke, NS
- From $43,500 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Bookkeeper
Groupe Dynamite Inc. —Halifax, NS
- Up to $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
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2h
Bookkeeper/Accounting Administrator
Prime Dock & Door —Dartmouth, NS
- $35–$40 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organizational skills
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5d
Bookkeeper
Dean & Associates Inc. —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- English
- Accounting
- In-person
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5d
Bookkeeper
Sharp Bookkeeping Solutions Inc —Halifax, NS
- $42,000–$47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- QuickBooks
- Communication skills
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Payroll Clerk – Finance
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq —Millbrook, NS
- $40,628–$46,750 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
Payroll Clerk
Right Traffic —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Program Billing Clerk
NUVISTA Mental Health —Halifax, NS
- $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- EMR systems
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Accounts Payable Clerk
Inland Technologies Canada Incorporated —Truro, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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Bookkeeper
Brela Homes —D'escousse, NS
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Organizational skills
- Flexible schedule
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Billing Clerk
Right Traffic —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
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Administrative Specialist and Bookkeeper
Nova Scotia Contracting Company —Halifax, NS
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Administrative experience
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Bookkeeper/Accountant (+3 years Experiance)
STAR TIRES LTD —Lower Sackville, NS
- $25–$30 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
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5d
Accounts Payable Clerk
Merks Poultry Farm Limited —Avonport, NS
- $19–$23 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Human resources
- Data entry
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Senior Accounting Technician
Baker Tilly Nova Scotia —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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AP/AR Clerk
TrueEast Investments Inc. —East Preston, NS
- $19–$23 an hour
- Full-time
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- In-person
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Associate - Fund Accounting
TMF Group —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Bachelor's
Junior Accountant
Blue Water Group —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
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Accounting Clerk

Glooscap Ventures
Hantsport, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Wellness program
RRSP match
Dental care
Paid time off
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Sage
Accounts payable
Accounting software
Filing
Finance
Administrative experience
Accounting
QuickBooks
Payroll
Certified Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping
Cash handling
Accounting
Time management

Full job description

Glooscap Ventures is seeking to hire an Accounting Clerk for the Market at Glooscap Landing. This is a permanent, salaried position responsible for supporting the financial and administrative operations of the seafood market. The Accounting Clerk works closely with Market Management and the Glooscap Ventures Finance team to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with internal financial controls.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and clerical functions including accounts payable and receivable support, reconciliations, record keeping, and financial documentation. This role is well suited to an individual who is detail oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a structured office environment supporting retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Support

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Prepare, review, and process invoices, receipts, and expense documentation
Support bank, credit card, and cash reconciliation activities
Assist with payroll documentation and reporting as required
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with organizational policies

Record Keeping & Reporting

Maintain organized and up to date financial files and documentation
Assist with basic financial reporting and summaries for management
Support month end and year end processes as required
Ensure financial records are retained in accordance with confidentiality and privacy requirements

Administrative Support

Provide clerical and administrative support related to market operations
Assist with data entry, filing, and document management
Support internal communication between market staff and finance teams
Respond to internal inquiries related to invoices, payments, or financial records

General

Attend training and staff meetings as required
Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with professionalism
Support audits, reviews, or financial requests as required
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or supervisor

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping from a recognized institution
Minimum three (3) – (5) years of progressive experience in bookkeeping or accounting support, preferably within a retail, sales-driven, or multi-revenue environment
Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Intacct (Sage Intacct), or other modern accounting and financial management systems
Solid working knowledge of retail financial operations, including cash handling controls, daily sales reconciliation, and inventory-related accounting processes
Experience supporting payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and monthly bank reconciliations
Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and numerical competency
Proven ability to handle confidential financial and payroll information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Assets

Experience working in a public sector, Indigenous organization, or not-for-profit environment
Seafood market, food-based retail, or fresh-goods market experience
Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and daily cash handling

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Reference Check is required

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Ability to perform repetitive office tasks such as typing and filing
Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials

Working Conditions

Work takes place in an office-based environment supporting market operations
Permanent, full time salaried position
Standard business hours, Monday to Friday
Regular interaction with management, finance staff, and market operations staff
Exposure to confidential and sensitive financial information
Structured office environment requiring accuracy, professionalism, and discretion

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility required to meet operational demands.

Apply by: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.

Please apply online at:
https://www.gfn-gvcareerpage.ca/jobs/accounting-clerk

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
[email protected]

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in Glooscap however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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