Accounting Assistant

McDougall Energy is a Canadian family-owned business that distributes quality petroleum products and services reliably and responsibly. We are dedicated to delivering customized solutions that meet customers’ needs, improve lives, and enrich communities.

At McDougall Energy, we believe every team member has a role in fulfilling our purpose. That's why we give our people the trust, support, and opportunities they need to do their best work. We invite you to join us as we continue to connect customers with the energy solutions of today and tomorrow.

We are proud to be recognized as a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, having consecutively retained our designation since 2011.

McDougall Energy is looking for a high energy, results focused individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding service to join us as an Accounting Assistant
. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager
, the Accounting Assistant will support the Finance Department through various account and administration functions to ensure accuracy and completeness of data and that established internal controls are maintained. Dedication of the Accounting Assistant will ensure the effective, accurate, and timely fulfillment of the company’s financial goals. Core duties and ownerships are listed below:

• Perform the bank reconciliation process for various company bank accounts against the general ledger including processing and reconciling transactions of a complex nature according to appropriate schedules.
• Review and reconcile banking information in conjunction with fraud review/prevention.
• Coordinate electronic payment setup and execution.
• Identify discrepancies and follow up with various internal cross-functionally and/or external suppliers for resolution.
• Assist with vendor setup within the ERP system, including verifying banking information.
• Responsible for performing various general ledger account reconciliations as identified.
• Assist with external audit requests as a key member of the finance team.
• Support other projects as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• College Diploma or University Degree in Accounting, Business or related area; industry experience is an asset.
• Minimum three (3) to (5) years of experience in reconciling accounts with high volume of transactions.
• Ability to handle large volumes of data, with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize a significant workload to meet daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines.
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office; specifically Excel and accounting or ERP software.
• Imperative that there is a strong understanding of Privacy and Confidentiality in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships.

We offer career growth and development through on-the-job training, professional courses, and peer learning in a friendly and inclusive work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Employer-matched Group RRSP
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Bonus Incentives through Employee and Customer Referral Programs

McDougall Energy is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you require any accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Confidentiality of all applicants assured. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted and we thank all other applicants for their interest. McDougall Energy does not use AI in the recruitment process.