Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

ABOUT NORTH SUN ENERGY

North Sun Energy is a co-ownership business between North Atlantic and Petro-Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and PEI. With a combined 110 gas stations and convenience stores across the three provinces (some under the Petro-Canada brand and some under the North Atlantic brand), this collaboration enhances Petro-Canada's national coast-to-coast network and extends North Atlantic's presence into Nova Scotia and PEI. Customers across the region now benefit from an expanded range of loyalty rewards, including Petro-Canada's Petro-Points(TM) program, Triangle Rewards and North Atlantic's Yay! (TM) Rewards program, in addition to experiencing the celebrated Orangestore convenience store brand located at many of the sites.

North Sun Energy is focused on optimizing long term value and growth through strategic development initiatives, expansion efforts, and enhanced customer experiences.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will primarily be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. This role will prepare financial results reports for the management team, ensure corporate compliance with federal and provincial requirements, aid in the auditing function, and act as a guide to junior accountants and support staff. The Senior Accountant will ensure the organization utilizes ethical accounting practices and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Aid in the preparation of various reports including, but not limited to, monthly/quarterly financial statements, weekly operating results, and cash flow with variance analytics. Investigate variances and provide variance analytics to management compared to budgets and prior year financial results. Aid in the facilitation of the audit function conducted by third parties and ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing services. Ensure completeness, timeliness and accuracy of journal entries posted in the General Ledger and review account reconciliations prepared by junior staff. Assist in the budget process. Provide support to Controller and Assistant Controller to perform financial analysis requests. Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly. Monitor and assess accounting and administrative internal controls, ethical standards, legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure corporate compliance within the organization. Develop efficiency in the accounting department's processes on an on-going basis; supervise and assist in the development and maintenance of accounting files and records. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Degree or an advanced degree in business administration, management, finance, accounting, or a related field. 5 years of relevant accounting experience. Current professional designation through a recognized governing body required. Demonstrated knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements. Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications. Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies. Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
North Sun Energy is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which include Health and Dental, Wellness Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Company Pension Plan with employer contribution

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Employee engagement activities

If you are a highly motivated team player, have the qualifications, and are prepared to meet the challenges as outlined, apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@northsunenergy.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-10-21