Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant 

Full-time

Hartland, NB

Responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, as well as validation of various balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness. Leads the development of process improvements and system enhancements.

How You'll Help:

• Support the corporate accounting team with monthly and quarter financial statements and quarterly consolidation packages, as required.
• Fixed Asset subledger maintenance.  This includes accounting for additions, disposals and transfers, monthly closing process and reconciliations. 
• Validate various balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Project lead on process improvement and system enhancement initiatives, as required.
• Provides guidance to junior and intermediate level accountants, as required.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting assignments, as required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Undergraduate degree in business or commerce with a major in accounting or finance.
• Professional Accounting designation held or near completion. 
• Continuous development of knowledge and skills in the field of accounting, including accounting practices and Day & Ross specific requirements
• Minimum of six years’ experience working in an accounting function in a business environment, preferably in the transportation industry. 
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and the aptitude for learning new software. 
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently to contribute to a team and work well with a team to implement new processes and systems.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior and intermediate accountants.

About Day & Ross
 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.    

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices

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