Corporate Accountant

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Oil seeks a Corporate Accountant to support financial close processes and ensure proper accounting practices. This role demands strong analytical skills, communication expertise, and a background in finance or accounting. With competitive compensation and a flexible benefits plan, this position supports a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Wellness support

Opportunity for community engagement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and processes.
• Preferably a university degree in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting of fixed assets and monthly close processes.
• Prepare quarter end financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit coordination.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficient with MS Office applications

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Professional designation such as CPA

Job description

As a Corporate Accountant you will be a key team member in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. You will work closely with other team members and various other business team in the timely and accurate completion of consolidate financial information.

What We Offer

• Work environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive compensation – Includes an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid vacation – There is an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation-matching program
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper accounting of fixed assets for various business lines
• Participate in the monthly close, consolidate and report process by preparing some complex entries
• Review and maintain monthly account reconciliations and other control activities
• Prepare quarter end financial statements and notes
• Review and analyze month end financial results
• Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Assist with internal and external audit coordination
• Implement ICFR guidelines
• Assist with special projects as required
• Assist with other responsibilities as required
• Apply financial accounting standards, identify and resolve departures from policies
  
  

Your Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience dealing with multiple priorities and deadlines / proven ability to meet hard deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Able to adjust communication style to work effectively with employees at all levels
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to maintain good working relationships with stakeholders including senior leaders
  
  

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in accounting or finance; university degree preferred or professional designation such as CPA
• 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and / or project engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, processes, and technology
  
  

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Job Requirements - Education

Undergraduate: Accounting