Job Description

Bluewater Group: "Keeps you moving" - leaders in Warehousing & Logistics, Shipping supplies, Mobil branded Lubricants, for over 40 years. Bluewater Group has won the Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies Award 7 years in a row!

Bluewater Group is an expanding organization that currently employs over 450 people across the country. We are on an exciting path of continued growth that will offer exceptional career opportunities. Bluewater is an excellent learning environment for seasoned and inexperienced candidates who enjoy taking on new challenges and share the same core values as us Integrity, Attitude, Customer Focus, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

At Bluewater Group we are committed and dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our team feels comfortable to come to work everyday and most importantly enter the work environment knowing that they belong.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to be part of our Finance team at our Head Office location.

This role will work closely with Sales, Operations, and Inventory team as a key member of our Finance Team. In this position, you will be working with the lead financial accountants in one of our three main divisions (Lubricants, Supply Chains Logistics and Ships) as well as assisting with several stream-line improvement projects within the Finance Team. You will be responsible for completing month end processes and maintaining supporting schedules. We encourage cross-training to promote diversity and growth within the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial statement preparation Month end adjusting journal entries Daily reconciliation and accounting tasks Ensure all relevant financial information is entered into the GL on a timely basis Provide leadership and guidance to Billing, AP, and Sales Provide job and operating costing Budget preparation Providing reconciliations and supporting schedules, investigate variances Complete government remittance (Sales tax returns, EHC, Fuel tax) Communicate and work directly with manager on year end audit duties Liaise with auditors, government, and other stakeholders Preparing ad hoc analysis to the Finance and Operations managers

Qualifications

Possess a post-secondary education, specializing in accounting or commerce Possess or be on track to get an accounting designation (CPA) Possess a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a financial environment Be proficient in Excel, Crystal Reports, SAP, and Microsoft Office 365 Have experienced with cloud-based accounting

Perks and Benefits

When you join our team, you will have the ability to:

Be a problem solver and go to person Develop and improve processes Learn and thrive in an environment where there is always room for growth Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals
At Bluewater some of the many perks include:

Competitive Salary and Benefits RRSP Program Career Advancement Opportunities Wellness Programs Collaborative Work Environment Diverse and Inclusive Culture Values Family, and Offers Flexibility Leader in Our Industry

Working Conditions:

This position will require the employee to operate in a standard office environment. Prolonged time spent working on computers is anticipated.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly growing organization please apply

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Blue Water Group please visit our website;

www.bluewatergroup.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Experience:

Accounting: 1 year (required) Microsoft Office: 1 year (required) SAP: 1 year (required) Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required) SAP Finance & Controlling: 1 year (required)
Location:

Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L6 (preferred)
Work Location: In person