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Sr. Accountant

Buckland Global Trade, 73 Gaylord Rd., St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada ● London, ON, Canada Req #385
Friday, February 14, 2025

Who we are

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.  

Buckland is looking for a Sr. Accountant

What you’ll be doing

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing/ analyzing financial statements, and providing financial insights to support decision-making.

 

What we can offer you

  • Competitive salary, benefits package and matching retirement plan
  • A friendly, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
  • A chance to be part of a growing organization.

 

You will be responsible for

  • Support Junior and Intermediate staff with compilation of monthly financial package, including reviewing statements for accuracy.
  • Prepare year end account reconciliation and reporting in preparation of year-end review by external auditors.
  • Work with Line of Business owners to prepare annual budget.
  • Support with government filings and stay current with relevant tax legislation.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting for all business units.
  • Maintain insurance, bond summary, and follow up with renewals as required.
  • Participate in cross-departmental projects as a Finance subject matter expert.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the department and work to develop and implement process changes.
  • Collaborate with team and departments to develop and manage reporting

 

What we need from you

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related discipline.
  • Working towards or recently completed an accounting designation.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience at an intermediate financial level, or equivalent.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Highly adaptable to changing technology.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Word).
  • Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.

Want to apply? Get in touch today
 

Please visit www.Buckland.com to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide.  The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.

Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

 

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com.

 

 

Other details

  • Job Family Finance
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Employment Indicator Full Time
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
Location on Google Maps
  • Buckland Global Trade, 73 Gaylord Rd., St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
  • London, ON, Canada