Venor is excited to partner with East River Shipyard in Hubbards Nova Scotia to recruit a passionate Administrative Accountant to become an integral part of their dynamic growing team.

Founded in 2020, East River Shipyard stands as a prominent figure in the maritime marina industry, boasting a reputation built on excellence. With a dedicated focus on boat storage, maintenance, and haul-out services, East River Shipyard is in a phase of exciting growth and expansion, driven by a steadfast commitment to delivering top-notch service to its clientele.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform traditional accounting duties such as accounts receivable/payable, payroll, financial reporting, and HST/GST tax remittances
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all bank reconciliations, support audit activity, and manage intercompany transactions.
• Oversee office administration tasks and cohesively work with a small team.
• Address any accounting discrepancies and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with the CFO on cash flow management strategies and activities including cash flow forecasting and analysis, cost tracking, and performance management.
• Manage banking relationships and assist the CFO in securing finance opportunities.
• Experience using MS Office and QuickBooks for all accounting and administrative activities.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess a minimum of 2-3 years of experience where you have worked as a General Accountant or Bookkeeper, where you have managed full-cycle accounting duties. While a CPA designation is not mandatory, candidates with a foundational background in accounting are preferred, especially those with experience working within developing seasonal service-based organizations.  A bachelor’s degree or business diploma focusing on Accounting/Administration is required.  Most importantly, an eagerness to learn and adapt to a growing business and a willingness to progress with a cohesive team is vital for success in this role. Acting in a critical position, you will collaborate across the entire business and leverage your keen eye for detail and interest to create efficiencies.  Intermediate to advanced MS Office abilities, coupled with experience using QuickBooks Online will be needed.

If you are interested in working alongside a group of passionate people and come with a foundation of traditional accounting skills apply to this opportunity or reach out to James Willies or Bryanna McVicar to have a confidential conversation. 

East River Shipyard and Venor strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and recognize the value that diversity brings. Applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as racially visible, indigenous, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in the application and interview process.