Junior Accountant

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Canada is seeking a Junior Accountant in Inventory to ensure accurate accounting of inventory movements. The role involves preparing journal entries, performing billings, and collaborating with multiple departments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or accounting and may be pursuing their CPA designation. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Access to fitness facility

Competitive compensation including bonus and pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation

Wellness support

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in accounting and/or inventory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform daily inventory balancing activities for assigned terminals.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Tax, Operations to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines

Strong analytical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail

Knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Pursuing or holding the CPA designation

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

As a Junior Accountant in Inventory, your role is to perform daily balancing of inventory volumes, customer billings and month-end accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate accounting of inventory movements.

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 – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Paid Vacation – Plus 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

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform accurate and timely billings of product sales to customers
• Perform daily inventory balancing activities for assigned terminals and inventory locations
• Process inventory purchase invoices for payment
• Collaborate with Pricing, Tax, Operations to ensure inventory movements are accurately reported
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly/annual audit and tax support
• Perform user acceptance testing for changes/enhancements to ERP systems
• Assist with adhoc financial analysis, as required
  
  

Your Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability toprioritize work and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of MS office applications, particularly Excel
  
  

Your Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• Pursuing or currently hold the CPA designation
• 0-3 years of experience in accounting and/or inventory
  
  

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