Office | Accounting Administrator

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Lower Sackville, NS, CAN
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Pharmaceutical • Design • Industrial
The Role
Provide administrative and accounting support including processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling statements, recording deposits, preparing purchase orders, ensuring timesheets and receipts are coded, importing and reconciling credit card transactions, assisting month/end and year/end close, and managing daily office operations and vendor/visitor interactions.
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Office & Accounting Administrator

The Office & Accounting Administrator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative and accounting activities of the company. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating office operations, and providing administrative support to employees, managers, customers, and vendors.

The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, and sound judgment.  This is an office-based position.

YOU:

  • Embrace technology
  • Enjoy data-entry more than most people.
  • Are thoughtful and express yourself clearly
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
  • Professional and courteous approach when dealing with employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Dependable, adaptable, and committed to following tasks through to completion.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
  • Comprehensive health and benefits package.
  • Professional Development Education and Training
  • Leading edge technology and well-appointed working environment

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE

  • Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, office administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite and accounting software
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger coding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Administrator

  • Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation are obtained. Address any discrepancies.
  • Assist with accounts receivable administration.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
  • Prepare deposits and record incoming payments.
  • Prepare and process purchase orders
  • Ensure employee timesheets are completed weekly and ready for review.
  • Ensure all visa receipts are submitted, coded and ready for review.
  • Import transactions from the credit card platform to the accounting platform and reconcile bimonthly.
  • Assist Finance Team with month end and year end procedures as assigned.

Office Administrator

  • Coordinate the daily administrative activities of the office and help ensure efficient office operations.
  • Responsible for general office upkeep and organization
  • Answer direct telephone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
  • Welcome visitors, customers, vendors, and employees in a professional manner.
  • Order office supplies and coordinate office equipment, maintenance, and service requirements.
  • Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and assist with travel arrangements when required.
  • Provide administrative assistance to project teams, management, and other departments as required.
  • Communicate with employees, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other external contacts.
  • Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Manage all crew and office team hotel bookings, make changes and reconcile invoices.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience with accounting software
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger coding
  • Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
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The Company
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Sealand Building Group is a specialized design and build construction services company focusing on providing low-temperature building solutions. They provide comprehensive, high-quality services for the food processing, cold storage, agri-food, and pharmaceutical industries. The company guides projects from initiation through completion, specializing in the construction of facilities that deliver consistency and operational efficiency through smart design and precise execution across all project stages.

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