Intermediate Accountant

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation logistics seeks a Full-Time Intermediate Accountant at their Head Office in Dieppe, NB. The candidate will prepare financial statements, maintain ledger accounts, and assist with audits, offering a dynamic work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP matching program

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships

3 weeks' paid vacation

Onsite cafeteria and fitness center

Maternity leave top-up program

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and Analyze monthly financial statements.
• Reconcile general ledger and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree with a Major in Accounting

Enrollment in CPA program or obtained CPA designation

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Full-Time Intermediate Accountant to be based out of our Head-Office location in Dieppe, NB. The selected candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a "Can Do" attitude.

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, along with coordination and analysis of other miscellaneous reporting. The successful candidate will also prepare information for budgets and external auditors.

BenefitsToJoining Midland:

• Adynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• Education: University Degree with a Major in Accounting;
• Enrollment in the CPA program, or have obtained the CPA designation;
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience;
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles;
• Strong Analytical Skills;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• High focus on attention to detail;
• Proficient in MS Excel software;

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Prepare and Analyze monthly financial statements
• Assist other departments with reviewing expenses
• Preparation of weekly preliminaries
• Reconcile general ledger and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Prepare period-end journal entries
• Prepare lease, depreciation, and other schedules for budget
• Balance Accounts Receivable daily
• Spot errors and react promptly if information is not accurate
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Other duties/ projects as assigned