Junior Accountant

The head office of Charm Diamond Centres (CJ Limited) is looking for a Junior Accountant to join our team in Dartmouth, NS.

• Full cycle accounting for a construction entity, which includes:
  • Preparation and submission of monthly progress billings related to new store openings and renovations
  • Communication with Construction team to track job progress and billing
  • Project costing, including the coding and allocation of project expenses, materials, and labour hours to the correct cost codes and project phases
  • Project budgeting and variance analysis against actuals
  • Processing vendor invoices, corporate credit cards, and preparation of monthly cheque runs
  • Preparing monthly financial statements for Management review
• Accounting support for retail entities, which includes:
  • Performing bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining financial records, including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and adjustments
  • Assist with semi-annual inventory counts, including the support of reconciliation of results
  • Monitor expense report submissions for accuracy and compliance with company policy
  • Ad hoc duties as requested

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with an accounting major or one to two years of practical accounting experience
• Proficient Excel abilities are considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (One Drive, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) is considered an asset
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Friendly and energetic team player with a positive attitude

• Paid Vacation
• Group Health & Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Program
• Parking Provided
• Employee Discount

CJ Ltd is proudly Canadian, family‑owned and operated, and a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies program. With over 85 stores across the country, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We employ individuals without regard to race, age, religion, disability, gender, or national origin. Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities for the recruitment and selection process.