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About this Accountant role at Irving Oil

Irving Oil · Onsite · Saint John

As an Accountant - Fixed Assets, you will play a key role in supporting Irving Oil's financial reporting and capital asset accounting processes. Working closely with finance and business stakeholders, you will ensure the accurate recording, capitalization, reconciliation, and reporting of fixed assets while contributing to the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles. Your goal will be to maintain financial integrity, support compliance with accounting standards, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.


 

What We Offer:

  • Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café   
  • Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance   
  • Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs    
  • Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too  
  • Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program    
  • Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program    

 

Your Responsibilities:

  • Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including the preparation of complex journal entries
  • Review capital project packages and ensure the accurate capitalization of fixed assets
  • Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations and support internal control activities
  • Prepare quarter-end financial statements and supporting disclosures
  • Review, analyze, and investigate financial results to identify variances and trends
  • Apply accounting standards and internal policies, identifying and resolving exceptions when required
  • Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate and timely information
  • Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Contribute to special projects and other finance initiatives as required

 

Your Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to adapt communication styles to suit a variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders

 

Your Experience:

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a university degree and/or CPA designation is considered an asset
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, fixed assets, capital project accounting, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements

 

The expected annual salary range for this position is $66,267 - $87,804. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and skills. 

 

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Job Requirements - Education

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How this Accountant salary compares

This role pays $77,036/yr — in line with the typical range for Accountant roles.

$55,623 median $85,000 $123,950

Typical range $70,000–$104,363/yr, from 1,008 comparable Accountant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Accountant salary insights →

About Irving Oil

As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. ​ Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future. ​

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