About the Role
Glooscap Ventures is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team at the Market at Kluskap Landing. This is a full-time, 1-year term, salaried position responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the seafood market.
Working closely with Market Management and the Glooscap Ventures Finance team, the Staff Accountant will support accounts payable and receivable, invoice and expense processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll documentation, financial record keeping, reporting, and month-end and year-end activities.
The role will also provide support with audits, financial documentation, internal inquiries, and the maintenance of accurate and organized records in accordance with organizational policies and internal financial controls.
Requirements
Department: Finance Employment Type: Full-Time | One-Year Term, with the potential to transition to permanent Work Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: $51,000 annually Reports To: Financial Controller Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, and supporting documentation.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, corrections, and other adjusting entries.
Perform bank, credit card, cash, and general ledger reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile daily sales, point-of-sale transactions, deposits, and payment settlements to accounting records.
Support payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and reporting as required.
Review financial transactions for accurate coding, appropriate authorization, and complete supporting documentation.
Inventory, Reporting & Financial Close
Support inventory accounting, including adjustments, spoilage, shrinkage, and reconciliation of inventory records.
Monitor sales, cost of goods sold, gross margins, expenses, and other key financial results.
Prepare account schedules and working papers and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare financial reports and summaries for Market Management and the Glooscap Ventures Finance team.
Assist with budget monitoring, variance analysis, and investigation of significant financial variances.
Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit
Support compliance with established purchasing, payment, expense, cash-handling, and financial approval procedures.
Assist with internal and external audits, financial reviews, and related information requests.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with confidentiality, privacy, and records-retention requirements.
Identify accounting, control, or process weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
Operational & General Support
Work with Market Management and the Finance team to address financial matters relating to sales, inventory, invoices, payments, deposits, and expenses.
Respond to internal financial inquiries and provide supporting accounting information as required.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and other organizational activities as required.
Perform other related accounting and financial duties as assigned by the Manager or supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping from a recognized institution
Minimum two years of progressive experience in bookkeeping or accounting support, preferably within a retail, sales-driven, or multi-revenue environment
Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Intacct (Sage Intacct), or other modern accounting and financial management systems
Solid working knowledge of retail financial operations, including cash handling controls, daily sales reconciliation, and inventory-related accounting processes
Experience supporting payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and monthly bank reconciliations
Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and numerical competency
Proven ability to handle confidential financial and payroll information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Assets
Experience working in a public sector, Indigenous organization, or not-for-profit environment
Seafood market, food-based retail, or fresh-goods market experience
Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and daily cash handling
Who Will Succeed in This Role?
You may be a strong fit if you naturally keep things organized and enjoy helping people. You follow up when information is outstanding. You communicate clearly and respectfully. You are comfortable speaking with candidates and managers, but you are equally comfortable working behind the scenes to ensure documentation, schedules, systems, and employee records are accurate and complete.
Why Work With Us?
At Glooscap, your work has purpose.
You will be part of a Finance team that supports strong financial operations, accurate reporting, effective internal controls, and informed decision-making across Glooscap First Nation and Glooscap Ventures.
This role offers an opportunity to build broad, hands-on accounting experience across accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, inventory accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end processes, and audit support, rather than working within only one area of accounting.
We Also Value Time Away From Work
Glooscap offers a generous paid holiday calendar that extends beyond many traditional workplace schedules. In addition to statutory holidays, Glooscap recognizes additional approved days that reflect the importance of community, culture, Indigenous observances, family, and meaningful time away from work.
Depending on the annual holiday calendar, paid days may include occasions such as National Indigenous Peoples Day, St. Anne’s Day, Treaty Day, Easter Monday, Natal Day, and other Glooscap-approved holidays and closures.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Reference Check is required
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Ability to perform repetitive office tasks such as typing and filing
Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials
Working Conditions
Term, full-time salaried position
Standard business hours, Monday to Friday (Friday’s Remote)
Regular interaction with management and staff.
Exposure to confidential and sensitive employee information
Structured office environment requiring accuracy, professionalism, and discretion
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility required to meet operational demands.
Ready to Join Glooscap?
If you are detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with financial information, and ready to continue building your accounting career, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Glooscap First Nation and Glooscap Ventures value different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Bring your accounting skills, curiosity, professionalism, and commitment to accuracy, and build your career while contributing to work that matters.
To Apply:
Please apply online at https://www.gfn-gvcareerpage.ca/jobs or submit your resume by email to Recruitment@glooscapfirstnation.com.
We want to thank all candidates for their application; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal.
About the Company
Glooscap First Nation is a proud Mi’kmaw community focused on community well-being, cultural strength, self-determination, and building a sustainable future for generations to come.
The Nation delivers programs and services that support its members while continuing to strengthen its workforce, governance, operations, and organizational capacity.
Glooscap Ventures is the economic development and business arm of Glooscap First Nation. Through business development, partnerships, investments, and a growing portfolio of enterprises, Glooscap Ventures supports employment, economic opportunity, and long-term prosperity for the Nation.
Together, Glooscap First Nation and Glooscap Ventures provide a unique and diverse working environment. Our Human Resources team supports employees across community services, administration, health, education, operations, fisheries, retail, economic development, and other areas of the organization. Your work in HR will directly support employees, managers, organizational growth, and the broader success of the Glooscap community and its enterprises.