Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting - Term - Jobs in Bedford, NS

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Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world’s largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants, and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels, and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, cold water shrimp and crabs.As a leading harvester, processor and marketer of sustainably sourced seafood, Clearwater supplies its products to wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice distributors throughout the world. Selling its products globally under the Clearwater, Macduff and various private label brands.Since its founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in its science, innovative technology and management approaches to support sustainability and grow its wild seafood resource. This commitment has established Clearwater as a global leader in sustainable seafood excellence.Clearwater Seafoods’ Finance department requires a Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting role based at their Bedford, Nova Scotia Corporate Office. This position is a 15-month maternity leave term position and reports to the Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting.Purpose of Position: This position is responsible to analyze routine information for accuracy and business insight and to generate accounting entries and analysis that require data interpretation or professional judgement.Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Finance Manager, Corporate AccountingMajor Responsibilities1. Review and post accruals and journal entries2. Perform fixed asset and general ledger accounting3. Prepare remittances for EDC, and other government filings4. Reconcile intercompany and goods in transit accounts for all companies5. Prepare working papers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances6. Support the business with analysis of reports7. Suggest process improvements8. Perform other related duties as requiredDuties & Accountabilities: 1. Journal entry work:

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Review journal entries for completeness and accuracy
• Post journal entries

2. Input sheet generation

• Generate input sheets
• Analyze input sheets for completeness and accuracy

3. Ensure GL account integrity

• Prepare account reconciliations and working papers that tie out to GL balances
• Review account reconciliations and working papers for accuracy and completeness
• Follow up on issues identified and actively seek solutions to problems until resolved

4. Prepare month end schedules and reporting5. Fixed asset work:

• Follow up with operations to determine when fixed assets are ready to be depreciated
• Ensure that fixed assets set up adhere to fixed asset policy
• Ensure proper useful lives and appropriate master data is set up for fixed assets

6. Create balance sheet and income statement budgets for Annual Operating Plan (AOP)7. Assist the quarter end and year end auditsKey Behavioral Competencies:

• Dedicated, hardworking and detail oriented
• Good management and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong technical ability
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed
• Ability to work well with groups
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and written
• Excellent analytical skills

Job Qualifications:

• University business degree with Accounting or Finance major
• CPA designation or working towards it
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• SAP user knowledge is an asset
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Working Conditions:

• Location – Bedford, Nova Scotia with hybrid remote work schedule
• COVID-19 Vaccination Status – must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per Company policy

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 15 monthsBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (required)

Application deadline: 2022-06-10Quick Apply

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