Accounting & Business Systems Clerk

May 26, 2026

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Company: Cape Smokey Holding Ltd Work location: Remotely, preferably from Halifax Address: 38686 Cabot Trail Rd, Ingonish Beach, B0C1L0, Nova Scotia Cape Smokey is a growing operation with multiple business units, including hospitality, retail, tourism, and recreational activities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Business Systems Clerk to support our accounting operations, POS systems, and administrative workflows. Key Responsibilities Accounting tasks <ul> <li>Accounts payable / receivable <ul> <li>Entering invoices, Payments</li> <li>Verify compliance (HST, correct amounts, all necessary information)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ensure routine payments, credits and transactions are processed on time and based on approval</li> <li>Managing Petty cash</li> <li>Verify and reconciliation of accounts <ul> <li>Credit Cards</li> <li>Chequing, Savings Accounts</li> </ul> </li> <li>Going to the bank to deposit revenue <ul> <li>Fill out the bank deposit slip for Scotia Bank</li> </ul> </li> <li>File documents / hard copy and electronically on company’s work drive</li> <li>Communicate with vendors about invoices or work orders</li> <li>Communicate with Customers about overdue accounts if asked</li> <li>Assist with HST remittance</li> <li>Assist with various financial reports</li> </ul> Analysis Tasks <ul> <li>Work of analysis of seasonal data for Cape Smokey Holding</li> <li>Collection and storage of data</li> <li>Visualization</li> <li>Seeing different trends and analyze what cause the trends to change them</li> </ul> Maintenance of Operations Software <ul> <li>Help with managing operational systems – SnowCloud, Square</li> <li>Figuring out issues with revenue streams</li> <li>Setting up new products, work with system reporting</li> </ul> Required Skills & Qualifications <ul> <li>Basic accounting knowledge (college-level accounting courses are required).</li> <li>Experience with QuickBooks preferred.</li> <li>Strong computer skills; comfortable with spreadsheets, POS systems and cloud storage.</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</li> <li>Strong organizational and time-management abilities.</li> <li>Proactive, problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn</li> </ul> What We Offer <ul> <li>Competitive compensation.</li> <li>Discounted accommodation for eligible employees.</li> <li>Support with Permanent Residency (PR) card applications.</li> <li>Free season passes for Cape Smokey and Ski Martock.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, expanding company.</li> <li>Competitive benefits.</li> <li>Staff discounts on select products and services.</li> <li>Supportive team environment.</li> <li>Training on internal systems and processes.</li> </ul> How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to <a href="mailto:linda.berchinova@capesmokeyholding.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">linda.berchinova@capesmokeyholding.com</a> with the subject line “Accounting & Business Systems Clerk – Application”.

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