Accountant
Trout River Industries
32, Trout River Road,
Coleman, Prince Edward Island,
Job Description:
Trout River requires a positive, co-operative and motivated individual to join our finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the accuracy of financial reporting. This position is for a skilled, hands-on, detail-orientated individual who is well organized and efficient in performing accounting tasks with minimal supervision. The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Financial Controller.
Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Compile accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with accounting standards
- Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Support tax compliance, including sales tax and corporate tax filings
- Seek project funding opportunities to support company initiatives including proposal development, reporting, compliance and overall project management
- Analyze financial data, identify variances, and provide valuable insights
- Lead and support finance-related initiatives, including system upgrades, process improvements and policy updates
- Support the evaluation and enhancement of accounting processes, internal controls and operational efficiencies
- Mentor junior accounting staff by providing guidance and training
- Work closely with other finance department staff members by aiding, collaborating and reviewing work as required
- Work with various departments to ensure accurate financial data integration
- Provide administrative support to management and other staff as needed
Required Skills:
- Diploma/Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of experience doing a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
- Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills
- Good problem solving and changing management abilities
- Strong ethics and professionalism
- Motivated and proactive with a desire to learn and continuously improve
- Strong computer skills including the ability to operate Microsoft Office products
What We Offer:
- Group benefits package including health, dental and vision.
- Group RRSP plan.
- Opportunities for advancement
- Strong team environment
About our company:
We are proud to be the leading Canadian manufacturer of live bottom trailers with our Live Bottom, Hycube and Multi-Purpose Box trailers. Located on beautiful Prince Edward Island, with more than 20 years’ experience, Trout River Industries has reached out across the world to deliver high quality innovative products and solutions in the USA, Europe, Jordan, Japan, and Australia. If you want to know where we are going next, join our team and find out.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coleman, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
