Financial Accountant I

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaspan ULC is seeking a Financial Accountant I to join their Controllership team. This full-time role involves supporting accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and relevant experience, and will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Health and wellness benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for month-end close process.
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and reporting activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Commerce

CPA or working towards a professional designation

Tools

JD Edwards Enterprise One

SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence

MS-Office

Job description

As a member of the Controllership team, the Financial Accountant I is primarily responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close process and financial reporting for Seaspan ULC. This role will report to the Manager, Financial Reporting, and responsibilities will include month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of accruals and prepayments, financial reporting, analysis of results, and project support.

Note : This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you'll do

• Prepare journal entries to support the month-end close process.
• Monthly reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts and maintenance of working papers.
• Provide support to operations with general ledger setup, account changes, and account field data.
• Assist with the management of Seaspan ULC fixed assets in ERP including capitalizations, disposals, and depreciation.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and reporting activities for Seaspan ULC.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the interim and year-end audit, responding to assigned audit requests in a timely manner.
• Complete Statistics Canada requests for information and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Commerce.
• CPA or working towards a professional designation preferred.
• At least 1 - 2 years of relevant accounting and / or financial analysis experience.
• Working knowledge on enterprise resource programs (ERP); preference given to those with experience using JD Edwards Enterprise One and SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence or similar applications.
• Knowledge and experience with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) an advantage.
• Proficient in MS-Office (Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint).
• Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-orientated role, and multi-task.
• Outstanding problem solving and research skills.
• Customer service orientation, self-starter and initiative driven.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate's experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $73,800 - $90,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate's skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website : www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and / or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

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