About the Position

- We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Coordinator to join our growing transportation and logistics operations in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is looking to gain hands-on experience in customer invoicing, inventory accounting, reconciliations, and month-end financial reporting.
- You will work closely with our Halifax operations team while collaborating with our centralized accounting department in Montreal. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will help ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Invoicing

- Prepare and process customer invoices daily using information from our transportation management system.
- Verify billing details and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Work with operations to resolve billing questions and discrepancies.
- Complete established month-end checks to confirm all services have been properly invoiced.

Revenue Reconciliation & Month-End Accounting

- Reconcile monthly revenue between operational and accounting systems.
- Identify completed but uninvoiced services and prepare the related revenue accruals.
- Investigate differences between operational records and accounting data.
- Prepare supporting schedules and journal entries as part of the monthly close.

Inventory Management & Accounting

- Maintain records for operational materials such as lumber, hardware, securing materials, and vehicle tires.
- Collect receiving documentation and coordinate with Accounts Payable to verify purchases.




- Record inventory purchases and maintain accurate inventory tracking records.
- Conduct monthly physical counts, reconcile balances, and investigate discrepancies.
- Perform established inventory reconciliations and internal control procedures.
- Calculate monthly inventory consumption and prepare the associated accounting entries.

Credit Card Expense Documentation

- Collect and organize receipts for company credit card purchases.
- Follow up with employees regarding missing receipts and documentation.
- Upload and organize expense documents in the company’s expense management system.

Intercompany Billing

- Prepare and process transactions between related companies.
- Ensure charges are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Assist with resolving intercompany billing discrepancies.

General Accounting Support

- Complete month-end tasks in accordance with established deadlines.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting records.
- Collaborate with the Halifax operations team and Montreal accounting department.
- Communicate discrepancies or missing information and assist with other accounting duties as required.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or a related field is preferred.




- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administration is an asset, but not required.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills and comfort collaborating with a remotely located team.
- Willingness to learn new systems and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We believe that attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience. Our ideal candidate:

- Takes pride in accurate, organized work and enjoys working with numbers and spreadsheets.
- Likes solving problems and investigating discrepancies.
- Can manage daily responsibilities with appropriate guidance and communicate effectively across departments.
- Is eager to build accounting knowledge and take on recent responsibilities.

What We Offer

- A full-time, permanent position with an established transportation and logistics business.
- Hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting.
- Training and support from an experienced accounting team.
- Exposure to operational accounting, inventory management, and monthly financial reporting.
- Opportunities to grow professionally in a collaborative work environment.

Interested in building your accounting career in a hands-on environment? We’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Coordinator (Harrietsfield)
🏢 Halifax Freight Solutions
📍 Harrietsfield