Accounting coordinator Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

Job Number: J- Job Title: Senior Accountant, Hospitality & Digital Commerce Job Category: Finance (Accounting, AP/AR, Procurement) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Corporate Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

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 a Senior Accountant, Hospitality & Digital Commerce to join our Finance team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant, Hospitality & Digital Commerce plays a key role in supporting month-end financial close, finance transformation and enterprise automation initiatives. This role ensures that ecommerce platforms, applications, and digital systems are accurately and efficiently translated into accounting entries to support financial reporting and monthly results.

Acting as a bridge between Finance, Operations, and Technology teams, the Senior Accountant leads and executes the month-end close process, designs, documents, and supports system-to-finance integrations, ensuring data integrity, strong internal controls, and scalable financial processes that enable continuous improvement and new business opportunities.

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 the Opportunity

• Design, document, and maintain system-to-finance integrations, including data mapping and transaction workflows
• Convert data from digital and operational systems into accurate accounting entries to support financial reporting
• Support month-end close activities, including system reconciliations and ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data
• Perform reconciliations between systems and the general ledger, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies
• Develop and maintain finance processes and documentation, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness
• Support the design and implementation of finance processes related to automation, digital systems, and new business initiatives
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to support system implementations and process improvements
• Support finance readiness for new systems, integrations, and business opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, data integrity, and reporting capabilities

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation or in progress
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, with strong exposure to ERP systems and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience working with system integrations, data mapping, or finance transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex operational processes into structured financial workflows
• Experience performing detailed reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Technology teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with systems such as Yardi or similar platforms considered an asset
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or multi-site environments considered an asset

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.