Senior Accountant

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation

Wellness Support

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Irving Oil in New Brunswick is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide advanced financial support and analysis, ensuring timely financial reporting and adherence to strong financial controls.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and over 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting. Responsibilities include leading month-end and year-end processes, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior accountants. Irving Oil values diversity and inclusion and offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience in audit support and financial analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and analysis.
• Oversee journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate financial statement disclosures and schedules.
• Mentor intermediate accountants and CPA students.
• Support tax inquiries and prepare tax provisions.
• Manage internal controls and enhance compliance.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and analyses.

Skills

Financial acumen

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Senior Accountant, you will provide advanced financial support and analysis to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. Your goal will be to deliver high quality financial insights, strengthen reporting processes, and support informed business decision making. Your success will be measured by your ability to consistently meet reporting deadlines, uphold strong financial controls, and contribute to both team effectiveness and your ongoing professional growth.

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 – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• 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

• Lead the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting documentation, providing meaningful analysis of results and variances
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures, including supporting schedules and analysis
• Provide oversight and mentorship to intermediate accountants and CPA students, fostering capability development and knowledge sharing
• Support tax-related inquiries and contribute to the preparation of tax provisions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and review audit working papers and liaise with internal and external auditors to support audit requirements
• Maintain and evaluate internal controls, identifying opportunities for enhancement and ensuring compliance with established frameworks
• Contribute to external reporting requirements, including submissions to regulatory bodies such as Statistics Canada, and support ad hoc analyses and special projects

Your Skills

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information to support business decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead work processes and influence outcomes through collaboration, accountability, and sound judgment
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective prioritization and organization skills within deadline-driven environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, to support financial analysis and reporting

Your Experience

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting
• Experience in audit support, financial analysis, and working within structured reporting environments

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.