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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Staff Accountant
Company Name: Forest Protection Limited
Address: Fredericton (Lincoln), New Brunswick
Employment Type: Full-time
Forest Protection Limited (FPL) invites applications for the Staff Accountant position. The Staff Accountant supports the Finance Department by handling daily accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting the overall accounting processes and cycle. The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate information that contributes to the Finance Department's ability to measure the organization's financial performance and inform operational decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank and credit card statements
- Process journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
- Assist in preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and reports
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Prepare customer invoices and monitor the status of accounts receivable
- Prepare project claims and other supporting documentation for invoice submission
- Assist with processing payments, invoices and expense reports
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
- Maintain accurate financial records and files, including fixed assets schedule
- Identify and recommend process improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with core Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software (e.g., Dynamics)
- Written and verbal communication in English
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Contribute to meaningful work in forest health management across Atlantic Canada and beyond, with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be eligible to participate in many employee benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
ABOUT US
Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Our core mission is to protect and preserve the forests that sustain us. As a leader in full-spectrum forest health management, FPL excels in aerial firefighting and forest management. Learn more about us: www.fpltd.ca
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Please submit your resume by October 15, 2025. Resumes should be chronological, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time jobs.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland, Human Resources Administrator at jgarland@fpltd.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Forest Protection Limited
Forest Protection is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Since our incorporation in 1952, it has been our mandate to preserve and protect the forests that sustain our ecosystems, communities, and economies. We are a global leader in full-spectrum forest health management. Forest Protection helps forest practitioners preserve and promote forest health through aerial firefighting, collaborative research & development, training, and aerial work. Our unique set of specializations allows us to better champion forest stewardship.
We proudly tell the story of preserving and protecting forests, our longstanding legacy, and our role as leaders in forest health. We are voice for the forest industry, and we help citizens understand the complex business of aerial firefighting and forestry management practices. As industry leaders, we tell the story of innovation, professionalism, and safety within the forest management industry.
Top Benefits
About the role
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Staff Accountant
Company Name: Forest Protection Limited
Address: Fredericton (Lincoln), New Brunswick
Employment Type: Full-time
Forest Protection Limited (FPL) invites applications for the Staff Accountant position. The Staff Accountant supports the Finance Department by handling daily accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting the overall accounting processes and cycle. The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate information that contributes to the Finance Department's ability to measure the organization's financial performance and inform operational decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank and credit card statements
- Process journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
- Assist in preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and reports
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Prepare customer invoices and monitor the status of accounts receivable
- Prepare project claims and other supporting documentation for invoice submission
- Assist with processing payments, invoices and expense reports
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
- Maintain accurate financial records and files, including fixed assets schedule
- Identify and recommend process improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with core Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software (e.g., Dynamics)
- Written and verbal communication in English
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Contribute to meaningful work in forest health management across Atlantic Canada and beyond, with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be eligible to participate in many employee benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
ABOUT US
Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Our core mission is to protect and preserve the forests that sustain us. As a leader in full-spectrum forest health management, FPL excels in aerial firefighting and forest management. Learn more about us: www.fpltd.ca
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Please submit your resume by October 15, 2025. Resumes should be chronological, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time jobs.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland, Human Resources Administrator at jgarland@fpltd.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About Forest Protection Limited
Forest Protection is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Since our incorporation in 1952, it has been our mandate to preserve and protect the forests that sustain our ecosystems, communities, and economies. We are a global leader in full-spectrum forest health management. Forest Protection helps forest practitioners preserve and promote forest health through aerial firefighting, collaborative research & development, training, and aerial work. Our unique set of specializations allows us to better champion forest stewardship.
We proudly tell the story of preserving and protecting forests, our longstanding legacy, and our role as leaders in forest health. We are voice for the forest industry, and we help citizens understand the complex business of aerial firefighting and forestry management practices. As industry leaders, we tell the story of innovation, professionalism, and safety within the forest management industry.