Project & Capital Corporate Accountant

The Inland Group of Companies; Truro; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

DailyPay

Flexible schedule

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Inland Group of Companies is seeking a Project & Capital Corporate Accountant in Truro, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on job costing, project financial management, and capital asset accounting, collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams.

You will also contribute to core accounting functions such as month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits. This is a full-time salaried position with five days on-site and potential for peak-period hours.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or CPA in progress is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing and project financial activities, including budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Monitor project performance, costs, and revenue throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee capital asset accounting, including depreciation, disposals, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and enhance accounting processes, controls, and workflows for efficiency.
• Create financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

CPA designation or CPA in progress

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAGE 300

Workday Finance

Job description

• Flexible schedule

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Project & Capital Corporate Accountant

About Us

The Inland Group of Companies (IDS and Quantem Aviation Services) is a trusted aviation partner operating at over 50+ airports across Canada and the United States. We deliver aircraft de-icing, fueling, environmental management, ground handling, and other specialized aviation support services.

Safety is our highest priority. Every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

To Learn more please visit "join-our-team"

What Is In It For You

• Competitive wages


• Insurance - health, dental and life, AD&D and LTD


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match / Pension plan with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee discounts


• Advancement opportunities


• On the job training


• Employee Recognition Program


• DailyPay


• Flexible schedule


• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited


• Benefits may vary by position and location.

Position Overview

The Project & Capital Corporate Accountant supports both corporate accounting and project-based financial operations, with a primary focus on job costing, project financial management, and capital asset accounting. This role works closely with engineering, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate project tracking, financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective capital asset management. The position also contributes to core corporate accounting functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and forecasting.

Location: Truro, Nova Scota

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To)

• Manage job costing and project financial activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, project billing, and variance analysis.


• Partner with engineering, operations, and internal stakeholders to monitor project performance, costs, and revenue throughout the project lifecycle.


• Oversee capital asset accounting processes, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.


• Develop and enhance accounting processes, controls, procedures, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.


• Create and maintain financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and other tools that support project oversight and business decision-making.


• Analyze project and capital data, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to management.


• Prepare and coordinate U.S. personal property tax filings and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.


• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, audits, budgets, forecasts, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills And Experience

• CPA designation or active pursuit of a CPA designation is considered an asset.


• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.


• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.


• Experience with SAGE 300 or Workday Finance is considered an asset.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.


• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems and technologies.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing business needs.

Additional Info

• This is a full-time salaried position requiring regular attendance and flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods or to meet operational requirements.


• This is 5 days onsite


• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.


• The Inland Group of Companies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without discrimination based on protected grounds under applicable legislation.

To Learn more please visit "join-our-team"

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.