Accounting Specialist

OSCO Construction Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the accounting cycle and maintain accurate records. This role involves preparing financial statements, conducting reconciliations, and providing financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, thriving in a collaborative environment. With a comprehensive compensation package that includes health coverage and educational support, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a respected organization that values its employees and their contributions.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

RRSP Options

Tax-Free Savings Account Options

Educational Bursaries

Health & Wellness Programming

Celebratory Events

Employee Sport Team Sponsorships

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education in accounting required.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete reports for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis and complete reconciliations for compliance.
• Assist with year-end inventory count and execute monthly journal entries.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Analysis

Reconciliation

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards One World

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sector Controller, the Accounting Specialist will provide support for all aspects of the accounting cycle following best practices and principles. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate accounting records, assisting with daily accounting duties, and providing prompt, courteous responses to inquiries from stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be committed to providing efficient reliable insight to accounting department members, other departments, and external parties. They should be trustworthy, thorough, and courteous with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete reports for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
• Provide financial analysis for various aspects of the business
• Complete reconciliations for Internal Compliance requirements
• Execute monthly journal entries
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly production results
• Assist with year-end inventory count
• Play a key role in achieving departmental goals through collaborative efforts among team members
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Minimum post-secondary education in the accounting field (university degree or community college diploma with a concentration in accounting, or equivalent)
• Willingness to pursue a CPA designation
• 1-3 years of experience in the accounting field would be considered an asset

Business Requirements

• A sense of urgency and ability to balance priorities without sacrificing deadlines
• Focus on detail and accuracy with the ability to handle changing priorities in a deadline driven environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel is required
• Exposure to JD Edwards One World would be considered an asset

Cultural Requirements

• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with management and peers
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.