Accounting Specialist

Borcherdt Concrete Products Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounting Specialist to join their finance team. This role involves maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with daily accounting tasks, and providing insightful financial analysis. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing priorities while ensuring deadlines are met. With a strong focus on detail and accuracy, you will play a crucial role in the financial health of the organization. Join a company that values its employees with comprehensive benefits, educational support, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries for children of employees

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in accounting is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete reports for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis and execute monthly journal entries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Willingness to pursue CPA designation

Tools

MS Excel

JD Edwards One World

Job description

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4109
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 03/06/2025, 05:23 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB, E2K 5L6, CA