intermediate accountant
Posted on July 03, 2026 by Employer details Cambridge Financial Services
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Business/commerce, general. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. On-site customer service. Accounting firm. Tasks: Identify clients' financial goals and objectives. Train staff. Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies. Prepare reports and audit findings. Prepare financial statements and reports. Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices. Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements. Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation. Analyze financial documents and reports. Examine accounting records. Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Computer and technology knowledge: Caseware/Caseview. Real World. Internet. MS Excel. MS Windows. MS Outlook. Area of specialization: External audit. Accounting. Accounting and financial services. Security and safety: Credit check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Own tools/equipment: Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Ability to multitask. Adaptability. Due diligence. Proactive. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Wellness program.- Location Various locationsHalifax, , NSAntigonish, , NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$60,000 to $120,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 to 42 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Flexible hours, , 08:30 to 17:00
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3612873
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Business/commerce, general
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Urban area
- On-site customer service
- Accounting firm
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
- Train staff
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare reports and audit findings
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
- Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
- Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
- Analyze financial documents and reports
- Examine accounting records
- Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Caseware/Caseview
- Real World
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS Windows
- MS Outlook
Area of specialization
- External audit
- Accounting
- Accounting and financial services
Additional information
Security and safety
- Credit check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
- Adaptability
- Due diligence
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-23
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