For over 150 years, I. H. Mathers has been a trusted world-class supplier of dependable, highly efficient, marine, offshore, and logistics services. They move projects, people and products around the world for a wide range of clients.
On behalf of I.H. Mathers, we are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their cohesive accounting team. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounting Assistant will encompass a range of accounting tasks for the I. H. Mathers group of companies. The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, General Accounting, and administrative responsibilities while supporting the Financial Controller as needed. Acting in a key position, the Accounting Assistant will work with a tenured cohesive accounting team alongside a group of committed employees who are driven by quality work, strong service, and attention to detail. The position will be based in the head office located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Main responsibilities include;
Complete the Accounts Payable process, including
- Maintain vendor communication address inquiries and resolve any issues or discrepancies
- Performing location address inquiries and resolving any issues or discrepanciesPreparing daily and weekly payments, processing cheque runs, and filing documents
- Coding & data entry of invoices/expense claims
- Processing Accounts Receivable invoices and customer payments, along with AR collection calls.
- Preparing and distributing daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting
- Provide support to the Controller for the year-end audit and review engagments
- Provide backup support to the other accounting team members
- Provide general accounting support to operations
As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have a business degree or diploma along with 2+ years of accounting administration experience where you have worked in an entrepreneurial fast-paced office environment, focused on accounts payable tasks. You will possess strong communication skills, excellent time management, and organizational abilities, including a proven ability to work independently and as apart of a team with time-sensitive deadlines. Intermediate MS Office skill sets act as a key ingredient to successful performance and exposure or understanding of Freight Forwarding/Logistics/Cargo Handling ERP Systems such as IOA or Cargowise is considered an asset.
Effective communication and collaboration will be vital as you will coordinate seamlessly with various teams within the organization. Alongside strong interpersonal skills, a professional confident collaborative, flexible mindset, and approach is appreciated.
If you love to learn and are a driven self-starter who is looking to be part of an established family business who values balance, hard work, and determination, please apply.
I. H. Mathers and Venor strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and recognize the value that diversity brings. Applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as racially visible, indigenous, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know.
