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Description
Location: Annapolis Home Hardware Building Centre
Date Posted: October 8, 2026
Application Deadline: October 28, 2026
Full-Time position available
Salary: $24 to $30 per hour

We offer:

Competitive wage

Group Benefits

Staff Discounts

Growth Prospect

Family-owned and community rooted

Responsibilities
Joina busy multi store hardware retail organization based in Annapolis Royal, NovaScotia, where your financial leadership will directly support businessperformance, compliance, and decision-making.

The Accounting Finance Lead is responsible for the organization’s financialoperations, including day-to-day, monthly activates and month-end close,financial reporting, budgeting/ forecasting, internal controls, andcompliances. This role helps ensure accurate financial statements, strengthensprocesses, and partners with leadership to drive informed, data-baseddecisions.

This is a hands-on-role for an organized accounting professional with strongSage and Excel skills. The successful candidate will also bring a forward-looking approach to technology, identifying practical ways to reducemanual work, improve accuracy, and make financial processes more efficient.

The role works closely with management and external accountants, who provideguidance on complex accounting issues, tax matters, and year-end financialstatements.

Key responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial records.

Maintain accurate accounting records in Sage, including journal entries andgeneral ledger accounts.

Process accounts payable and receivable,



monitor outstanding balances, andfollow 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 whererequired.

Prepare and review financial statements, variances analyses, and managementreporting.

Reporting and Planning Support:

Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard assets and ensureaccuracy.

Ensure expenses, approvals, and documentation meet company policy andaccounting requirements

Track actual results against budgets and flag significant differences.

Maintain cash-flow schedule and highlight upcoming payment requirements orpotential shortfalls.

Help prepare year-end schedules and coordinate information requests fromexternal accountants.

Technology and Efficiency:

Use Sage, Microsoft and Point-of-Sale programs effectively to organize data,reconcile transactions/ accounts, and improve reporting.

Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and reduce repetitive data entry.

Help introduce practical improvements such as digital approvals, recuringreports, and automated reconciliations.

Use approved AI tools to assist with suitable tasks,



checking outputs foraccuracy and protecting confidential information.

Learn new tools and recommend improvements appropriate to the organization’sneeds and budget.

Document procedures and help peers adopt updated processes.

Controls and Collaboration:

Flag discrepancies, unusual transaction, and financial concerns promptly.

Work with management to strengthen routine accounting controls.

Respond to accounting questions from staff, suppliers, and customers.

Coordinate with external accountants and other service providers.

Support business case developments and cost/benefit analysis for majorinitiatives.

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 accountingsoftware.

Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot table, and working withfinancial data.

Sound understanding of accounting principles and day-to-day financialcontrols.

Experience with payroll and routine remittances.

Familiarity with AI tools and in interest in applying new technology toimprove efficiency.

Evidence of improving an accounting process or reducing manual work is anasset.

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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📌 Accounting Finance Lead (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Home Hardware
📍 Nova Scotia