Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Midland Transport is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to be based out of our Head Office location in Dieppe, NB. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the senior accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions and aiding the Accounting Manager.
Benefits To Joining Midland:
- A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- RRSP matching program
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- 3 weeks' paid vacation
- Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
- Maternity leave top-up program
- Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure accurate revenue recognition and proper expense matching at period-end cut-off
- Ensure timely publication of period-end financial results for terminal managers and senior leadership
- Analize revenue, expenses and statistical data across operations, comparing results against budgets and prior periods for reasonability
- Provide internal and external support to business partners, ensuring effective communication and resolution of financial inquiries
- Train, coach, and support members of accounting team
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Other duties/projects as assigned
Qualifications
- You have University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- You have 5-8 years of relevant work experience
- You have a CPA designation or are in the final stages of obtaining it
- You have experience utilizing Cognos, AS400, E1 etc.
- You have an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
- You have exceptional verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- You have exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
- You have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- You have a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
- You have forward-thinking mindset and are driven to continually improve financial processes
- You are detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high quality work
About Midland Transport
Midland Transport Limited provides less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, air and ground courier service as well as specialized services throughout North America.
Midland began operations in 1970 with a handful of employees and 6 trucks. Today, Midland has grown to over 1,900 employees working to deliver over 4 million shipments per year across North America. With an extensive network of facilities, people, and equipment across Canada and the U.S., Midland is your premium partner for effective and efficient transportation.
Specialized services include temperature-controlled, brokerage and logistics, intermodal transportation, container service, fresh/frozen/live seafood distribution, courier, and dedicated solutions for emergency shipments.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Midland Transport is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to be based out of our Head Office location in Dieppe, NB. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the senior accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions and aiding the Accounting Manager.
Benefits To Joining Midland:
- A dynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- RRSP matching program
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- 3 weeks' paid vacation
- Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
- Maternity leave top-up program
- Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure accurate revenue recognition and proper expense matching at period-end cut-off
- Ensure timely publication of period-end financial results for terminal managers and senior leadership
- Analize revenue, expenses and statistical data across operations, comparing results against budgets and prior periods for reasonability
- Provide internal and external support to business partners, ensuring effective communication and resolution of financial inquiries
- Train, coach, and support members of accounting team
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Other duties/projects as assigned
Qualifications
- You have University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- You have 5-8 years of relevant work experience
- You have a CPA designation or are in the final stages of obtaining it
- You have experience utilizing Cognos, AS400, E1 etc.
- You have an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
- You have exceptional verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- You have exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
- You have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- You have a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
- You have forward-thinking mindset and are driven to continually improve financial processes
- You are detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high quality work
About Midland Transport
Midland Transport Limited provides less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, air and ground courier service as well as specialized services throughout North America.
Midland began operations in 1970 with a handful of employees and 6 trucks. Today, Midland has grown to over 1,900 employees working to deliver over 4 million shipments per year across North America. With an extensive network of facilities, people, and equipment across Canada and the U.S., Midland is your premium partner for effective and efficient transportation.
Specialized services include temperature-controlled, brokerage and logistics, intermodal transportation, container service, fresh/frozen/live seafood distribution, courier, and dedicated solutions for emergency shipments.