Senior Accountant

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Head Office in Dieppe, NB. This role demands a University Degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience and a CPA designation or nearing completion. Responsibilities include preparing monthly journal entries, ensuring timely financial reporting, analyzing financial results, and mentoring the accounting team. The position offers a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Flexible health benefits

RRSP matching program

Employee assistance programs

Health & wellness reimbursements

3 weeks' paid vacation

Free parking

Onsite fitness center

Onsite cafeteria

Maternity leave top-up program

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 5-8 years of experience in accounting.
• CPA designation or nearing completion required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries for accurate revenue recognition.
• Ensure timely publication of period-end financial results.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, and statistical data for reasonability.
• Provide support to business partners for financial inquiries.
• Train and coach accounting team members.

Skills

University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

5-8 years of relevant work experience

CPA designation or in final stages

Experience utilizing Cognos, AS400, E1

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Exceptional communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lead and mentor a team

Detail-oriented with a focus on quality

Education

University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Cognos

AS400

E1

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to be based out of our Head Office location in Dieppe, NB.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the senior accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions and aiding the Accounting Manager.

Benefits To Joining Midland:

• A dynamic, 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

• You have University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• You have 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• You have a CPA designation or are in the final stages of obtaining it
• You have experience utilizing Cognos, AS400, E1 etc.
• You have an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
• You have exceptional verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• You have exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• You have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• You have a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
• You have forward-thinking mindset and are driven to continually improve financial processes
• You are detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high quality work

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure accurate revenue recognition and proper expense matching at period-end cut-off
• Ensure timely publication of period-end financial results for terminal managers and senior leadership
• Analize revenue, expenses and statistical data across operations, comparing results against budgets and prior periods for reasonability
• Provide internal and external support to business partners, ensuring effective communication and resolution of financial inquiries
• Train, coach, and support members of accounting team
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Other duties/projects as assigned