Accounting Manager

Our client Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to support its accounting team.

AGG owns and operates the Port of Churchill, Canada’s only Arctic seaport serviced by rail, and the Hudson Bay Railway, running from The Pas to Churchill, Manitoba. AGG subsidiaries are strategically located on the West Coast of Hudson Bay, linking Indigenous and northern Manitoba communities and providing Western resource companies with access to the global marketplace. The company is currently in the midst of transformational capital upgrades which will shape the future of Manitoba for generations to come.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full cycle accounting, with the ability to review and analyse financial data; and provide daily operational support to the Controller. This role involves supervising staff and providing guidance and support to their daily accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, ensuring accuracy and timelines are met
• Full cycle bookkeeping including month end/year end processes, journal entries, accounts receivable, account payable, payroll and working papers
• Ensure deadlines are met for Federal and Provincial remittances
• Manage reconciliation of bank accounts, expenses and corporate credit cards
• Support Government Grant Funding reporting and data analysis
• Review reconciliation and reporting for inventory control
• Prepare various reports that support business decisions
• Assisting in the design and implementation of improvement to accounting workflows
• Supports ad hoc projects that add value to the organization

Qualifications

• Secondary Accounting Diploma or equivalent experience in similar role would be considered
• 3 to 5 years experience in full cycle accounting with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and full cycle accounting
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office – preference with QBO, Dext, Approval Max or other related software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Government Grant Funding reporting considered an asset
• Experience with using a payroll service considered an asset