Bookkeeper

On behalf of our client, a family-owned and operated funeral home serving the Kentville community, we are looking for a Bookkeeper to join their growing team.

White Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services is a well-established funeral home located in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Family-owned and operated, their team has a longstanding commitment to supporting families with compassion, courtesy and honor. They provide a welcoming and professional environment while helping individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult moments. Their team values care, respect, confidentiality and dependable service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper who is looking for a stable position with flexibility in the number of hours worked each week. The Bookkeeper will manage the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the business, including account reconciliation, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and invoicing. The position offers between 25 and 35 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours if desired.

This is a fully in-office role located in Kentville.

The ideal candidate has previous bookkeeping experience and is confident in managing several financial responsibilities independently. They are experienced with Sage and comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. They are organized, dependable and able to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial records. Strong attention to detail, discretion and the ability to manage confidential information are important for this position.

• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Process payroll
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prepare and process invoices

• Certification in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Management or a related field
• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience using Sage
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Legally eligible to work in Canada on a permanent basis
• $28.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience
• 25 to 35 hours per week, with the potential for increased hours if desired
• Fully covered health care benefits
• Pension plan
• Two weeks of vacation
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Flexible scheduling based on the number of hours worked
• Full-time hours may be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Fully in-office position located in Kentville, Nova Scotia

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only candidates that we determine are best aligned to the role will be contacted for initial discussions.

* Please note, candidates must be located in Canada and legally eligible to work on a permanent basis, as sponsorship for this opportunity is unfortunately not an option.*