FINANCE DEPARTMENT – FINANCE MANAGER – Part Time

BLUENOSE II & BLUENOSE II Company Store

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

BLUENOSE II & BLUENOSE II Company Store has an immediate opening for part time Finance Manager, with an intended start date of February 18, 2025.

REQUIREMENTS:

This is an “in office” part time position of 20 - 25 hours per week

• Full cycle accounting (AP and AR) including current knowledge of accepted accounting principles for not-for-profit organizations
• Process AP/AR for proper coding and reconciliation of accounts in a timely manner
• Process full cycle payroll, including ROEs, T4s
• Month end journal entries, with preparation of financial statements
• Process quarterly HST reports
• Bank reconciliation of revenue and expense accounts
• GL account reconciliations and month end journal entries into GL
• Processing of invoices
• Preparation of all deposits
• Monitoring and reconciliation of issued credit cards
• Maintain files and records
• Prepare for and participate in audit
• Monitoring and control of petty cash
• Assist with completion of reports for all BLUENOSE II unique events and projects
• Assist with monitoring and completing of comparison and projection reports
• Report abnormalities to appropriate staff /authorities
• Knowledge and experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Reconcile Shopify and reconcile Stripe

WHAT YOU POSSESS:

• Bachelors or equivalent degree with bookkeeping/accounting focus preferred
• Certification from a recognized accounting program/ combination Business

Administration/Accounting program

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a financial setting
• Experience in database management including retail programs – point of sale an asset
• Experience working with volunteer board of directors
• Experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operations
• Knowledge and familiarity with Xero, Lightspeed, Stripe, and Shopify a definite asset
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate focus, positive attitude, professionalism, and teamwork
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral)
• Confidentiality Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement signatures will be required
• Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Check required

WE OFFER: a competitive salary with Benefit Plan and Pension

Please apply by December 30, 2024
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to: M. Ostler Email: director@bluenose2.ca
We thank all candidates for your interest – only those selected for an interview will be contacted.