Accountant

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and equipment firm in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their Finance team. The successful candidate will maintain general ledger accounts, develop financial statements, and support continuous improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree and CPA designation are required, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting work experience.
• Experience with JD Edwards, TM1, Power BI, or Blackline considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the general ledger accounts and developing financial statements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performing period end accounting activities like reconciliations.

Skills

Highly self-motivated

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

High attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation

Tools

JD Edwards

TM1

Power BI

Blackline

Job description

We are currently seeking candidates for the role of Irving Equipment and CFM Accountant. This role is within the Construction & Equipment Division, Accounting team. This role is based within our Finance team in Saint John, New Brunswick and works closely with all stakeholders to drive organizational value through ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the accounting and reporting function. The Accountant works closely with all stakeholders to drive organizational value through ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the accounting and reporting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation required or in progress
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting work experience
• Highly self-motivated, innately curious, and solutions focused
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with JD Edwards, TM1, Power BI and/or Blackline considered an asset

Responsibilities

Reporting to, and in collaboration with the Team Lead, the primary responsibilities are:

• Maintaining the general ledger accounts and/or developing or reviewing financial statements and reports, including periodic financial reporting packages and standard variance reporting
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes you own
• Performing period end accounting activities, such as reconciliations, accruals, results review and working with business analysts to analyze results.
• Supporting the year-end external audit and other compliance requirements
• Ad hoc reporting requests in addition to support on initiatives as requested