Whether you are a student interested in entering the CPA program or a designated accountant or technician looking to further your career path, we would be interested in hearing from you.

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If this sounds of interest to you, please send your resume to:  adeanATbvca.ca.

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NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE WILL BE POSTED BELOW

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CLIENT POSTING(S)

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION:

Finance Manager

 

DEPARTMENT:

Administration

 

RESPONSIBLE TO:

CEO

 

One of our clients based in Lunenburg, and a provider of long-term care services to the community for more than 45 years, is looking for a part-time Finance Manager.  This role is two days a week for a qualified accounting graduate or CPA to join their team of caring professionals.  If you are looking to give back to your community, this is a wonderful part-time position with a great, caring team who put their residents at the centre of everything they do.

 

NATURE & SCOPE:

 

Accountable for coordinating and supporting clients at all levels of the organization for the implementation and evaluation of related processes and financial information.

 

• Responsible for the maintenance of accounting, budgeting systems, and some payroll processes.  To provide the financial analysis of the Corporation to the CEO and timely recommendations to keep the Corporation on target and within budget.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Ensure an adequate system of control and financial accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for non-profit organizations.

   • Initiate, implement, and maintain all internal and external financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting functions.

   • Maintain general ledger functions, including:

     • Input recurring journal entries, accrual entries, and budget figures.

     • Adequate controls on all assets and liability reconciliation.

     • Reconciliation of Capital Funding Certificates on completion of Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care approved projects.

     • Accurate records for the Corporation’s current accounts, trust accounts, endowment accounts, and investment accounts.

     • Compiling and analyzing monthly departmental financial statements provided to the Administrator and the Board.

     • Review the monthly financial statements for budget variances investigating, adjusting if necessary, and providing timely recommendations to keep the Corporation on target and within budget. This includes reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial statements.

     • Provide audit reports and assistance to the appointed auditors and to external auditors from the provincial and federal governments when required.

     • Coordinate and plan the year-end audit in conjunction with the auditors and address/implement the auditor’s recommendations.

     • Assist the Administrator in the preparation of the annual Budget and Business Plan.

     • Oversee, review, and monitor the accounting duties involved in payroll processing.

     • Ensure timely HST reporting.

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    2. Payroll Processing

• Ensure accurate payroll input, balancing, and calculations.

• Maintain records of bi-weekly payroll reports.

• Compliance with bi-weekly and monthly obligations to Bank of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Worker’s Compensation Board of NS, and employee/employer Pension contributions.

• Annual balancing and preparation of T4s and the submission of tax reporting obligations to Canada Revenue Agency.

 

These are only the basic and prime duties of this position; related and allied duties may become necessary for the operation of the Home and may be assigned from time to time by the CEO.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• University Degree in Accounting and/or professional Accounting designation.

• Must be strong in fundamental accounting skills and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for non-profit organizations, preferably health care.

• Thorough knowledge of Accpac computerized accounting programs. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications.

• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality.

• Possess strong interpersonal/communication skills as well as the ability to function in a team-oriented environment.

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To apply, please send resume and covering letter to adeanATbvca.ca.

 

Commitment to Diversity

We recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each person’s individuality and diverse perspective.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling people from all walks of life to flourish. We encourage our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

 

We are An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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MANAGER - AUDIT & ASSURANCE

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Job Title

Manager – A&A (Full time)

Summary

AC Belliveau Veinotte has an exciting opportunity for a qualified CPA with three years’ experience, or more, in our Halifax office. This position's main purpose is to provide quality services to our clients in a positive and respectful manner. Our firm is growing, and you can grow along with us.

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What will it take to succeed in this role?

Your educational background includes a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and your work experience includes a minimum of three years of experience in a public accounting environment. In addition, you have experience with all aspects of file preparation and completion, including expertise using Caseware for compilation, review, and audit engagements.

Personally, you have a high level of integrity, initiative and interpersonal savvy to build solid and trusting relationships with clients, along with internal stakeholders. You also bring proven leadership abilities and skills, including mentoring, coaching, and motivating staff.

Our clients are varied, and so are their needs. The ideal candidate will have:

 

• Experience with owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Caseware, Tax Prep or other accounting software
• Experience in reporting from QuickBooks, and Sage and/or in cloud accounting softwaresuch as QBO, Wave or Xero.
• Willingness to learn other applications
• Tax experience including HST, corporate and personal income tax would be an asset.

 

Why work with us?

Our firm strongly believes in the importance of work-life balance. Our decision making happens at the local level based on input from all team members, including you. We are small enough to give a variety of experience, but big enough for people to specialize. We run a flat management structure where each of our Partners knows each member of staff by name, and personally meet with all staff regularly, including for performance reviews – you are never just a number here.

We provide our staff with a competitive bonus structure based on personalized performance metrics, RRSP contribution, training, health plan, paid time off to volunteer, wellness and other benefits, and we have recently been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers of Recent Grads. To learn more about us, please visit our website:  www.bvca.ca.

With a growing team of professional and support staff, our firm offers a full range of servicesincluding assurance, accounting, taxation and advisory.

 

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and detail oriented
• Time Management
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Computer literacy
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effectively managing your own energy and stress
• Ability to work as part of team or independently

 

Job Duties

• Preparation and/or review of personal tax returns when required
• Preparation of trust returns when required
• Preparation of T5s when required
• Preparation of Notice to Readers and Review engagements
• Preparation of financial statements for above engagements
• Preparation of corporate tax returns
• Attendance of AGM for review engagements when required
• Review of Notice to Readers and Review engagements working paper files prepared by other staff members
• Mentoring/coaching of junior staff and facilitating training sessions
• Meeting new and current clients to determine services required

 

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation and membership in good standing along with a minimum of three years’ experience

   in public accounting
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Client and file management skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Good team working ability

 

Working Conditions

• Full time with flexible hours
• Office environment; working from home a few days a week is available after successful completion of the probationary period
 

To apply

Please apply in writing by email to Andrea Dean, Chief Operating Officer, email: adeanATbvca.ca

In addition to a resume, please provide a cover letter highlighting your background and why you would like to work with us.

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MANAGER - AUDIT & ASSURANCE

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Job Description for CPA

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About Us

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AC Belliveau Veinotte Inc. is an established full service public accounting firm providing accounting, tax and business consulting services to a wide range of business and individual clients throughout Nova Scotia and beyond.  With offices in Halifax, Chester, Bridgewater, Liverpool, Shelburne and Barrington Passage, we are continuing to grow and expand.  We consider ourselves to be the employer of choice in public accounting along Nova Scotia’s South Shore. 

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We believe in supporting one another, and our communities.  We give generously to local charities and support multiple child and youth sports teams and clubs, along with donations to our local hospitals, animal shelters and health societies.  We offer paid hours monthly for our staff to volunteer in the community.  We sponsor employees’ continuing education, health and wellness memberships and offer incomparable work/life balance with flexible working, hybrid working, an option to work 5 days in 4 during the off-season, reduced summer hours and many other perks and benefits.

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About the Role

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We have an exciting opportunity for a CPA with 2-3 years of experience (or more) to join our existing team in any of our offices along the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia.

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Title

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Manager – A&A (Full time)

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Reports To Partners

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Summary

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This position's main purpose is to provide quality services to our clients in a positive and respectful manner.  We rely on our CPA Managers to promote our firm’s visions and goals in the workplace and community with a standard of excellence and personal commitment to our clients and the community at large. 

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Core Competencies

• Accuracy and detail oriented         

• Time Management           

• Development and Continual Learning        

• Problem Solving 

• Teamwork, along with coaching and mentoring skills

• Accountability and Dependability 

• Computer literacy             

• Ethics and Integrity          

• Planning and Organizing

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Effectively managing your own energy and stress  

• Ability to work as part of team or independently

 

Job Duties

• Preparation and/or review of personal tax returns when required

• Preparation of trust returns when required

• Preparation of T5s when required

• Preparation of Notice to Readers and Review engagements

• Preparation of financial statements for above engagements

• Preparation of corporate tax returns

• Attendance of AGM for review engagements when required

• Review of Notice to Readers and Review engagements working paper files prepared by other staff members

• Mentoring/coaching of junior staff and facilitating training sessions

• Meeting new and current clients to determine services required

 

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation and membership in good standing

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Client and file management skills

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

• Good teamworking ability

 

Working Conditions

• Full time, salaried position with flexible hours

• Health coverage and wellness benefits upon completion of probationary period

• Office environment with the ability to work from home a couple of days a week, after probationary period

• We consider work/life balance to be an important part of our culture, so although we’re extremely busy from January to June, we work reduced hours from July-December

• Salary commensurate with experience

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To apply, please send resume and covering letter to adeanATbvca.ca.

 

We look forward to meeting you!

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