Accountant

COMPANY/CLIENT: Puglisevich on behalf of Beattie Industrial Limited/COIL

LOCATION: Paradise, NL

SALARY: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package plus Annual Bonus

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One (1)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, reporting, and administrative financial support for five (5) small companies. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This role requires strong organization, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities.

About the Company

Beattie Industrial Limited/COIL has been serving customers throughout Atlantic Canada for over 25 years. The organization supports the offshore, energy, marine, and industrial sectors through a range of specialized products and services, earning a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization and become part of a collaborative team supporting the financial operations of a growing group of companies.

Responsibilities

Key Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for five separate small companies.
• Record daily transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments, deposits, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, supplier statements, and intercompany accounts.
• Manage accounts payable, including invoice entry, payment preparation, and vendor communication.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, payment posting, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll through the ADP system for Superior Pipe Services.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow summaries, and variance notes.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities for each company.
• Prepare and organize information for external accountants, auditors, tax preparers, or company owners.
• Track company expenses, reimbursements, payroll-related costs, and recurring payments.
• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure records are complete and audit-ready.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and administrative efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Multi-Company Responsibilities

• Keep accounting records, bank accounts, reports, and files clearly separated by company.
• Monitor cash flow needs and upcoming payment obligations for each business.
• Track intercompany transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare company-specific reports for ownership or management review.
• Maintain a calendar of filing deadlines, remittances, renewals, and recurring financial tasks for all five companies.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial records across all companies.

General Office Duties

• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and direct inquiries as needed.
• Maintain digital and paper filing systems for accounting, corporate, vendor, customer, and administrative records.
• Prepare letters, forms, spreadsheets, reports, and other office documents.
• Coordinate mail, courier packages, document scanning, and general office correspondence.
• Order office supplies and monitor basic office inventory.
• Assist with insurance, registrations, licenses, renewals, and other routine business administration tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, customer, and company information.
• Assist with other administrative or accounting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in a small business or multi-company environment; three (3) years of related experience would be considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with accounting software, including Sage 300 or similar accounting platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other office systems.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple companies and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability and comfort working independently.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to assist with both accounting and general office responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining accuracy and delivering high-quality work.

The above is intended as a summary of the key requirements for the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

It is the objective of Puglisevich and Beattie Industrial Limited/COIL to ensure employment equity within the workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities having the capability, qualifications, and experience to make application for this position. Qualified residents in Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of these positions.