Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Accounting Manager

Red Sands Group is hiring an Accounting Manager to run the day-to-day accounting, payroll, and benefits for Red Sands Plumbing & Electric, Red Sands Insulation, and several holding companies. The role reports to the Director of Finance and has the support of an Accounting Technician.

Job title: Accounting Manager

Reports to: Director of Finance

Direct reports: Accounting Technician

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start date: November 2, 2026

Pay: $52,000 – $60,000 per year, based on experience

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Head Office, Charlottetown, PEI. This is an in-person role, with some remote work possible from time to time.

Job duties

Accounting and reporting

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Oversee invoice processing
• Record bank transactions and keep the books current
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements for Red Sands Plumbing & Electric, Red Sands Insulation, and assigned holding companies
• Reconcile customer and supplier accounts
• Complete bank reconciliations and manage cash
• Track intercompany transactions between related companies
• Track company inventory and lead annual inventory counts
• Prepare year-end files and work with our external accountants

Payroll and benefits

• Process company payroll, including source deductions, remittances, ROEs, and T4s
• Administer the company health and dental plan, including enrolments, changes, and terminations
• Administer the company RRSP matching plan
• Act as the main contact with our benefits and RRSP providers

Team and office

• Supervise, train, and support the Accounting Technician
• Work with the Director of Finance to improve processes and reporting
• Cross-train with the Office Manager and act as their first backup during lunch breaks, days off, and vacations
• Cover the main company phone line during those times so nothing in operations is missed

Experience needed

• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting-related role
• Experience leading or supervising a small team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business or accounting
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Able to work in person at our Charlottetown office
• QuickBooks Online or other accounting software experience is an asset
• Canadian payroll and benefits experience is an asset

Benefits

• Company health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Occasional remote work flexibility

We thank all candidates for applying and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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