Who We Are:

Your Marine Carrier of Choice. What we carry is more than just cargo; we carry essential goods that become a part of our everyday lives. We move cargo that feeds us, keeps our roads safe, helps to build our communities and moves us forward. Marine transportation is the most sustainable mode of transportation and we take pride in being able to move your cargo not only efficiently but also safely and reliably.

Our head office is located in St. Catharines, Ontario. Candidates would be required to be able to commute to this location.

Job Summary:

The Clerk, Accounting provides support to the accounting group in the areas of month end closing, account reconciliations, supporting schedules and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Creates and records month end journal entries and schedules to ensure a timely and accurate closing process for multiple corporate entities.
Ensures accuracy of business unit accounting for revenue, voyage costs, operating costs, bulker pool accounting, and other areas as required.
Calculates and records month end fuel inventory, including any rebillable revenue accruals.
Records transactions and completes reconciliations for all bank accounts.
Performs revaluation of month end accounts denominated in foreign currencies as required (accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, etc).
Prepares month end intercompany, corporate, and vessel management billings.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and working papers as assigned.
Responds to requests for information from auditors (financial and regulatory) as requested.
Analyses and investigates financial information and variances as requested.
Completes monthly regulatory filings and associated remittances for commodity taxes, withholding taxes and carbon taxes.
Assists in Statistic Canada reporting for various corporate entities.

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

· Post-secondary education in Accounting or Business.

· 2 years’ experience in a similar position.

· Experience working in an organization with multiple accounting entities.

· Experience working for a publicly traded company would be an asset.

· Proficiency in using advanced features of Microsoft Excel and extracting data from an ERP system.

· Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

· Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy on all business matters.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

· Self-motivated, able to work in a team environment and balance the needs of a number of individuals and the team.

· Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.

· Business-minded with strong accounting acumen and analytical skills.

Join the Team:

Our people are the backbone of our operations and the driving force behind Algoma’s progress and success. So come aboard and join our team of dedicated and highly skilled individuals. A rewarding career in the marine industry is out there, the only thing missing is you.

Algoma is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of business need, qualifications and merit. Algoma encourages applications from designated group members identified under the Federal Employment Act. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship from Algoma.

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