Accountant

Job title:

Accountant

Company

Armour Transportation Systems

Job description

Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.Armour Transportation is looking for an accountant to join our team based in Dartmouth, NS reporting to the Operations Controller.Essential duties & Responsibilities

• Month End Accounting
• Journal entry generation and processing and providing appropriate support for approval.
• This includes but not limited to prepaid accounts, intercompany chargebacks and standard recurring entries.
• Overhead analysis
• Bank transaction clearing and required entries.
• Reconciling, analyzing and maintaining various GL accounts and sub-ledgers.
• Creating and compiling new reporting process’ aligning with strategic direction of the business

Month End Reporting

• Assist with financial report preparation and review and assistance with the compilation of the monthly financial package, statements, schedules and supplemental data.
• Account analysis preparation and reporting
• Reconciliation of account balances and sub-ledgers.
• Provide information and analysis to operational groups as needed and requested.
• Submission of account reconciliations, providing necessary details are needed to properly validate and support the balances.

Other Duties as Required

• Assisting with compliance audits/reviews and related monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Assist with various accounting projects and initiatives.
• Provide assistance with inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Developing ad-hoc reports as requested.

Job Requirements:

• In office role, office located in Dartmouth, NS
• 3 years of finance and accounting experience
• Degree or Diploma in a related field
• CPA or equivalent qualification, completed or in progress
• Strong account reconciliation skills and experience required
• Excellent communication skills – Verbal and written
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proven ability to deal proactively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• High level of self-motivation and energy
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Candidate should have a strong background in operational accounting, ability to take ownership of processes and make suggestions for improvement

Armour Transportation Systems has adopted Good Manufacturing Practices and a Quality Management Program to guide and improve our daily operations. All employees will be trained on these programs through our online training platform.To apply, please submit your resume to this ad.Employment EquityArmour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.For candidates who require accommodation for disabilities through the application and hiring process, please contact us at or 506-857-0205 to access support.

Expected salary

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:31:30 GMT

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