We offer:
- Competitive wage
- Group Benefits
- Staff Discounts
- Growth Opportunity
- Family-owned and community rooted
Send your resume with a cover letter to hr@thelawriegroup.ca or in person at: Annapolis Home Hardware Building Centre at Annapolis Royal, NS
Responsibilities
Join a busy multi store hardware retail organization based in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, where your financial leadership will directly support business performance, compliance, and decision-making.
The Accounting Finance Lead is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, including day-to-day, monthly activates and month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting/ forecasting, internal controls, and compliances. This role helps ensure accurate financial statements, strengthens processes, and partners with leadership to drive informed, data-based decisions.
This is a hands-on-role for an organized accounting professional with strong Sage and Excel skills. The successful candidate will also bring a forward-looking approach to technology, identifying practical ways to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and make financial processes more efficient.
The role works closely with management and external accountants, who provide guidance on complex accounting issues, tax matters, and year-end financial statements.
Key responsibilities:
- Accounting and Financial records.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in Sage, including journal entries and general ledger accounts.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on collections.
- Lead the monthly close process to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Process and coordinate payroll and maintain related accounting records.
- Prepare routine remittances and filings, with external guidance where required.
- Prepare and review financial statements, variances analyses, and management reporting.
Reporting and Planning Support:
Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy.
Technology and Efficiency:
Use Sage, Microsoft and Point-of-Sale programs effectively to organize data, reconcile transactions/ accounts, and improve reporting.
Controls and Collaboration:
Flag discrepancies, unusual transaction, and financial concerns promptly.
Qualifications
- Experience in a multi-department or multi-entity environment.
- Five + years of relevant experience of progressive bookkeeping or accounting, including reconciliations, month-end activities, audits and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience and accredited certification with Sage accounting software.
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot table, and working with financial data.
- Sound understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day financial controls.
- Experience with payroll and routine remittances.
- Familiarity with AI tools and in interest in applying new technology to improve efficiency.
- Evidence of improving an accounting process or reducing manual work is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and sound judgement about when to seek guidance.
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