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POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting functions for a portfolio of hotel and residential properties, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in all financial reporting. This role upholds Holloway Lodging’s accounting policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with established audit standards and internal controls.

The Accountant partners closely with property and corporate teams to support financial integrity, identify opportunities for process improvement, and contribute to effective, data-driven decision-making across the organization.

While the Company owns and operates assets across Canada, our head office is located in Halifax, where our accounting, accounts payable, legal, HR, and finance teams are based. This role is based full-time at our Bayer's Lake office at 168 Hobson Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia. In line with the rest of the Company, this is an in-office role, five days per week.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Clarke Inc. is a publicly listed company on the Toronto Stock Exchange with a diversified real estate–focused platform. Through its subsidiary Holloway Lodging Corporation, the Company is active in hotel ownership and management and residential real estate. While hotels represent the largest operating component of the business, Clarke also manages an internal investment portfolio and several ancillary business interests.

Given the breadth of operations and the Company’s hands-on ownership model, the organization values flexibility, initiative, and strong cross-functional coordination.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ year’s experience in full-cycle accounting including month-end and year-end processes
• Hospitality experience considered an asset
• Proficiency in SAGE preferred
• Experience with Nectari considered an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily bank reconciliations to support weekly cash flow forecasting
• Preparing monthly financial results including journal entries and account reconciliations for a portfolio of hotel properties
• Reviewing hotel accounts payable and expense reports
• Monthly review of hotel results with hotel managers; day to day consultation with hotel managers and hotel accounting administrators
• Informing General Managers on status of accounts and agree upon action to resolve problem accounts
• Preparing working paper files for audit support
• Maintaining fixed asset schedules
• Preparing statutory filings
• Accurately accruing for items at month-end in line with company policy
• Verifying and confirming the daily cash, and credit card deposits, reconciling deposits against the PMO system and bank records
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly information / statements / reports to meet requirements of corporate office, RVPs and General Manager.
• Ensuring ongoing professional communication with customers/accounts payable departments
• Alerting the General Manager, and/or Accounting Manager to cash shortages or deviation from policies and procedures
• Ensuring timely and accurate transmission of daily information alerting the General Manager to any positive or adverse trends
• Reviewing and ensuring full implementation of all accounting/cash/control related procedures
• Participating in the monthly financial review
• Recognizing the importance of the role in maintaining ethical accounting practices with any deviations at property level being brought immediately to the attention of the Accounting Manager
• Assisting in and supporting special projects and miscellaneous requests
• Performing any other job-related duties as assigned
• Complying with attendance rules and availability to work on a regular basis

GENERAL

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional leaders, teams, and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives, drive alignment, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Consistently demonstrate and champion the Company’s Mindsets, integrating them into decision-making, leadership behaviors, and day-to-day execution.
• Foster, promote, and actively contribute to a safe, inclusive, and mindful work environment by upholding workplace safety standards, supporting employee well-being, and modeling respectful and ethical conduct.
• Exercise sound judgment, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions, reinforcing a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leaders and colleagues to plan, support, and facilitate employee engagement initiatives that strengthen connection, collaboration, and alignment with organizational culture and values.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the scope, level, and evolving needs of the role and the organization.

WORKPLACE EQUITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Holloway Lodging Corporation is committed to cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment where every team member feels valued. We proudly uphold fair employment practices and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. All hiring and employment decisions are based strictly on experience, qualifications, and organizational needs.

This role operates within a confidential and proprietary business environment. Select operational policies and procedures are shared across the Holloway Lodging family of companies. Sharing, discussing, or disclosing this information with individuals outside the Holloway Lodging organization is strictly prohibited.

COMPENSATION

This role offers a salary range of $60,000-$64,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.

Pay: $60,000.00-$64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person