Company Overview
As a growing residential modular home builder in Nova Scotia, Citadel Homes Inc. prides itself in providing turnkey packages for its clients in HRM, Kings, Hants, and Annapolis Counties. We focus mostly on manufactured homes such as mini homes, modular homes, bungalow, cottages, custom home designs, multi-unit projects, and some smaller commercial projects.
About the Role
The Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (AP & AR) Clerk is responsible for managing the company's day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices, collections, and payment reconciliation. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, support month-end procedures, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting department.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process and verify vendor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
- Match invoices to supporting documentation and obtain required approvals.
- Prepare and process vendor payments
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and filing systems.
- Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely payments and avoid late fees.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Record customer payments and apply them to the appropriate accounts.
- Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue balances.
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
General Accounting Duties
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Assist with account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Filing and maintaining client folders,
- Recording various revenue invoices, as required.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
- Ordering & upkeep on office supplies
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
- Experience with QuickBooks accounting software or similar is considered an asset
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
Working Conditions
- Full-time position, 30hrs/week 1 year contract with potential to become permanent
- In-Office-work environment
- Occasional overtime may be required during month-end or year-end periods.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $43,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 1 year (preferred)
- QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
