Accounting Analyst - Saint-John, Canada - Port Saint John

Description

The Opportunity:

Port Saint John is part of the critical transportation infrastructure of Canada and a cornerstone of the New Brunswick economy. Port Saint John is Atlantic Canada's largest port by volume and has a diverse cargo base, handling 28 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, including dry and liquid bulks, break bulk, containers, and cruise.

Port Saint John is seeking a passionate individual for the fulltime permanent position of Accounting Analyst. Working closely with the Controller, this position is a key enabler to the financial management of Port Saint John. This position balances clerical processing with financial analysis while bringing important accounting knowledge to the team. The successful candidate must have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks at differing levels with timeliness, accuracy, and attention to detail.

You Have:

• Completed university degree focusing on accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting or finance role.
• CPA Designation or CPA Candidate (working towards your CPA in the Professional Education Program).
• Working knowledge of accounting practices and systemsWorking knowledge of accounting practices.
• Strong technology (Excel, Power BI, systems) and analytical skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an asset.

You Are:

• A team player.
• Dependable & professional.
• Opening to learning and trying new things.
• Continuous improvement focused.

You share the following values, where you:

• Keep safety and wellness at the forefront and make decisions based on a safety-first approach.
• Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and perseverance in the face of obstacles.
• Treat people with respect and build trust by honouring your promises and being open and honest in your interactions.
• Believe in continuous learning and development for both you and your fellow team members.
• Include others in your work through community and stakeholder engagement and building relationships.

Your Focus:

• Ensure all sources of revenue are accurately and expediently invoiced, including, marine tariffs, property revenue, and cost recovery initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Complete monthly variance analysis, audit internal processes, and resolve issues as needed.
• Provide Management with ad-hoc reports and respond to inquiries as required.Provide Management with ad-hoc analysis reports and respond to inquiries as required.
• Coordinate the monthly forecasting process to facilitate budget management for departments to ensure accurate reporting of revenue and expenses.
• Ensure tariffs and Terminal Operator contracts are setup and updated correctly within the Port Management System
• Contribute to the development of the annual budget including the preparation of the annual revenue budget for tariffs and leases and the salaries and benefits budget.
• Work with the auditors on the annual external audit by providing any information or documents as required.
• Prepare IFRS compliant notes to the audited financial statements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of ongoing process improvement initiatives such as system enhancements and internal accounting processes.
• Review and support regular payroll functions for all regular employees, part-time employees, and board of directors.

Port Saint John & What We Offer:

Port Saint John operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqey, the Mi'Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. At Port Saint John our commitment to truth and reconciliation is based on a foundational respect for Indigenous culture and heritage and a desire to engage in meaningful relationships.

Through our focus on people, we serve as connectors who find innovative solutions to create economic and social value. By building partnerships, we provide a platform for prosperity and sustainability. Providing global connections to over 350 ports around the world and is easily connected to central Canadian inland markets by both the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railway systems and the Trans Canada highway. Our port is a facilitator of trade and part of Canada's Atlantic Gateway with transportation infrastructure providing a marine gateway to global markets.

Port Saint John wants you to be part of our team focusing on being a catalyst for growth, recognized for our community leadership.