accountant
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October 11, 2024
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North Atlantic (NARL Marketing LP)
Job details
*JOB TITLE: Accountant*
*ABOUT NORTH SUN ENERGY *
North Sun Energy is a co-ownership business between North Atlantic and Petro-Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and PEI. With a combined 110 gas stations and convenience stores across the three provinces (some under the Petro-Canada brand and some under the North Atlantic brand), this collaboration enhances Petro-Canada?s national coast-to-coast network and extends North Atlantic?s presence into Nova Scotia and PEI. Customers across the region now benefit from an expanded range of loyalty rewards, including Petro-Canada?s Petro-PointsTM program, Triangle Rewards® and North Atlantic?s Yay!TM Rewards program, in addition to experiencing the celebrated Orangestore convenience store brand located at many of the sites (25 locations and growing).
North Sun Energy is focused on optimizing long term value and growth through strategic development initiatives, expansion efforts, and enhanced customer experiences. This includes new sites currently under construction and the debut of Orangestore into Nova Scotia, slated for select Petro-Canada stations in 2024.
*Position Overview*
The accountant, under the direction of the Assistant Controller, will primarily be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. This role will prepare financial results reports for the management team and ensure corporate compliance with all federal and provincial requirements, aid in the auditing function, and support junior accountants and support staff. The accountant will ensure the organization utilizes ethical accounting practices and standards.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Aid in the preparation of various reports including, but not limited to, monthly/quarterly financial statements, weekly operating results, gross margin, and cash flow with variance analytics
* Investigate variances and provide variance analytics to management compared to budgets and prior year financial results
* Assist with support for external audits and ensure effective resolution and swift closure of audit requests
* Ensure completeness, timeliness and accuracy of journal entries posted in the General Ledger and prepare or review account reconciliations.
* Maintain schedules for G/L accounts and entries that tie to the terms of the contracts
* Provide support to Controller and Assistant Controller to perform financial analysis requests
* Preparation of inventory reconciliations, ensuring cost of sales are attributed to correct products and site numbers, review of gross margin analytics for fuel products and convenience store goods
* Support corporate compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulations, including preparation of monthly PGT, FFC, and HST remittances
* Responsible for fixed asset accounting including recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets, tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets
* Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
* Prepare meeting materials for regular financial reporting to senior management and executive team
* Develop efficiency in the accounting departments processes on an on-going basis; assist in the development and maintenance of accounting files
*Qualifications:*
* Degree or an advanced degree in business administration, management, finance, accounting, or a related field.
* 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience. including preparation of financial reports, preparation of working papers and general ledger experience
* CPA designation or CPA enrolment is an asset
* Demonstrated knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
* Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications.
* Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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