Posted 3 days ago
Bookkeeper/ Payroll
@ Digby/Clare Home Support Agency
Weymouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Digby/Clare Home Support Agency is hiring a casual bookkeeper and payroll clerk on an as-needed basis. The work covers payroll, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and audit preparation. The posting states a valid Nova Scotia driver's licence is required, and includes casual dress, an employee assistance program, extended health care and a wellness program.
Responsibilities:
- Processing bi-weekly payroll and verifying timesheets
- Managing accounts payable and receivable
- Preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger
- Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations
- Assisting with financial reports and audit preparation
Requirements summary:
- Business administration accounting certificate or diploma, or two years equivalent experience
- Minimum two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Experience with Sage, AlayaCare or Payworks
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with collective agreements
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's licence and reliable transportation
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nova-scotia-works
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration-Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Transit support |
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Digby/Clare Home Support Agency
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Digby Clare Home Support Agency (DCHSA) is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable **Casual Bookkeeper/Payroll** to provide coverage on an as-needed basis. This position supports the Agency's financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with reporting and audit requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organized accounting professional who enjoys working independently while supporting a collaborative team dedicated to providing quality home support services.
* Processing bi-weekly payroll and verifying employee timesheets
* Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Coding, recording, and posting supplier invoices
* Preparing vendor payments and issuing cheques
* Preparing and issuing client invoices and recording payments
* Monitoring and invoicing cancelled client visits
* Recording bank deposits and monitoring cash flow
* Completing bank and petty cash reconciliations
* Preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger
* Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
* Assisting with annual budget preparation and expenditure monitoring
* Preparing financial information for annual audits
* Maintaining financial records in accordance with Agency policies and regulatory requirements
* Administering employee benefits and maintaining payroll-related records
* Assisting staff with financial processes and procedures
* Providing payroll coverage and training for designated backup staff when necessary
* Performing other related duties as assigned
* Processing NSHEPP and HANS related information.
* Certificate or diploma from a recognized Business Administration-Accounting program or two years equivalent experience
* Minimum two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Experience with computerized accounting, scheduling, and payroll software. (Sage, Alayacare, Payworks)
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
* Experience with collective agreements
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
* Knowledge of relevant Nova Scotia employment and workplace legislation is considered an asset
* Valid Nova Scotia Driver's Licence and access to reliable transportation.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
* Integrity and professionalism
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Reliability and flexibility to provide coverage when needed.
* Casual dress
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Wellness program.
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