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Accountant II
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring an Accountant II, Financial Reporting for its Finance Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role owns month-end close for Shared Services, including accruals, reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation. The posting states full-time employment, a CPA designation or near completion, and 4 to 5 years of accounting experience.
Responsibilities:
- Own month-end close for Shared Services
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Explain variances to management
- Support year-end close and auditors
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA designation or near completion
- 4 to 5 years of accounting experience
- Thorough knowledge of ASPE
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Yardi experience an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | accounting, finance |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for an Accountant II, Financial Reporting to join our Finance Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
About the Opportunity
As an Accountant II at Shannex, you will play a crucial role in our Finance Team, providing in-depth financial statement review, analysis, account reconciliations and support to various finance divisions. Key responsibilities include:
- Own the month-end close for Shared Services, including accruals, GL account reconciliations and support for inventory counts and valuation, working to the close calendar and checklist.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries (accruals, reclasses, true-ups and intercompany allocations), with clear support kept on file for every entry.
- Review outstanding POs each period to make sure open items are fully accrued; compare prior-month accruals against actuals and investigate variances above the agreed threshold.
- Reconcile Shared Services balance sheet accounts, investigate reconciling items, and work with operations and other teams to understand the transactions behind them, making sure accounting follows ASPE.
- Make sure Shared Services costs are allocated to the correct entities and segments, and reclassify where needed.
- Prepare payroll and agency labour accruals, and analyse YTD salary and staffing costs.
- Help prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
- Prepare monthly variance explanations and month-end commentary, turning the numbers into clear insights for management and non-finance stakeholders.
- Build and maintain schedules to track and report on government funding, deferred revenue and related reporting requirements.
- Work with accounting, treasury and operations to tighten the close, reduce manual adjustments, and recommend and implement efficiency improvements.
- Document Shared Services close procedures, accrual methods and accounting policies so the finance team has a consistent reference.
- Support year-end close and preparation of the audited financial statements, and act as a point of contact for auditors on Shared Services queries
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About You
In addition to being driven and detail oriented, you place high value on accuracy, efficiency, collaboration, and accountability, and have the following qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have your CPA designation, or are near completion of the related CPA program
- Minimum 4 - 5 years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably in public practice setting, or similar corporate role
- Strong computer literacy including advanced working skills in Microsoft Office
- Thorough technical knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with Yardi software would be considered an asset.
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care
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