Job Description

Senior Accountant

Corporate Finance Team

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 30 years, AEI has been a leader in fostering international collaboration and helping students and institutions around the world access New Brunswick's renowned educational resources. Through these partnerships, AEI strengthens not only the academic outcomes of students but also creates lasting educational, economic, and social benefits for communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial information. This senior role supports the entire accounting cycle, including year-end and audits, through reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting and preparing supporting documentation. The Senior Accountant also contributes to the development and refinement of financial procedures, ensuring that processes are well-documented, efficient, and aligned with organizational standards.

As a member of the AEI Corporate Finance Team, the Senior Accountant reports to the Financial Controller and is responsible for providing accounting and financial support to the entire AEI organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Knowledge Required for the Position include:

- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a relevant discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

- Minimum six (6) years of related experience, which must include three (3) years in an accounting role within a complex financial environment. Subject to the response to this competition, the required years of experience may be increased.

- Knowledge of accounting and financial principles.

Skills and Abilities:

- Analytical thinking/judgment.

- Client service orientation.

- Teamwork and collaboration.

- Results oriented, with a process improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.

- Effective interactive communication; strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

- Organizational commitment.

- Strategic thinking with an ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly.

- Significant financial systems expertise.

Desired qualifications or assets for the position include:

- A CPA designation or equivalent or enrollment in the program.

- Knowledge of QuickBooks, preferably Online Advanced.

- Experience processing payroll.

- Knowledge of ADP or equivalent payroll systems.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Services

- Performs daily accounting functions, ensures accurate, timely and completeness of financial information.

- Conducts reconciliations and analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Supports the full accounting cycle, including year-end work and preparing financial documentation for audits.

- Manages the payroll function.

- Ensures compliance with internal controls, policies and regulations.

- Assists in implementing and monitoring accounting procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Office Location: 565 Priestman Street, Suite 301, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

- Your Team: Corporate Finance

- Hours of work: This position generally follows standard business hours of 8:15am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday; however, occasional work outside these hours may be required to meet operational needs and is considered part of the regular duties and compensation for the role.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

AEI offers a competitive salary ranging from $66,925 - $93,470 and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental benefits and RRSP matching.

TO APPLY

Individuals who are interested in this position are invited to send a cover letter explaining their suitability, a complete resume and the names and contact information of three references to

aeihr@gnb.ca on or before October 27, 2025

. Interviews will take place in Fredericton.

We thank all who apply; however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. We look forward to having the successful candidate join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,925.00-$93,470.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Application question(s):

Do you have a CPA designation or equivalent or enrollment in the program? Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of related experience, including three (3) years in an accounting role within a complex financial environment?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person