Accountant
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Requisition ID: 2548
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical accountant who enjoys digging into data, understanding how operations drive results, and explaining why variances occur - not just reporting them.
Based in our Halifax office, this role will support two manufacturing locations in Hammonds Plains and Amherst, with occasional on-site visits to build understanding of operations and processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond traditional accounting into operational finance, with a focus on work-in-progress (WIP), costing, and variance analysis.
A professional designation is not required. We are focused on experience, mindset, and analytical ability.
What You Will Do
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical accountant who enjoys digging into data, understanding how operations drive results, and explaining why variances occur - not just reporting them.
Based in our Halifax office, this role will support two manufacturing locations in Hammonds Plains and Amherst, with occasional on-site visits to build understanding of operations and processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond traditional accounting into operational finance, with a focus on work-in-progress (WIP), costing, and variance analysis.
A professional designation is not required. We are focused on experience, mindset, and analytical ability.
What You Will Do
- Own and maintain WIP continuity and month-end reconciliation
- Support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Investigate and explain production and cost variances
- Support two manufacturing operations by analyzing cost drivers and operational activity
- Reconcile and analyze data across ERP systems, Excel, and operational inputs
- Identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Work closely with plant personnel and operations teams to understand results
- Travel periodically to both locations (Hammonds Plains and Amherst) to support understanding and continuous improvement
- Recommend and implement improvements to processes, tracking, and reporting
- 3–7+ years in accounting, finance, or a related role
- Strong experience with reconciliations, analysis, and financial data
- Exposure to any of the following is an asset:
- WIP or project accounting
- Inventory or job costing
- Manufacturing or construction environments
- Variance analysis
- Strong Excel skills (ability to analyze and manipulate data is essential)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) is an asset
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
- Naturally curious - wants to understand why results occur
- Comfortable working with large, imperfect, or complex data sets
- Willing to engage with operations and challenge assumptions
- Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.
- All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Holiday Incentive program (3 additional days off over Christmas), Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The accountant will manage WIP continuity, month-end reconciliations, and financial reporting while investigating production and cost variances. They will collaborate with plant personnel across two manufacturing locations to analyze cost drivers and improve reporting processes.
Requirements
Requires 3-7+ years of experience in accounting or finance with strong Excel skills and experience in reconciliations and data analysis. Candidates must be eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Secret Level II security clearances.
Skills
- Wip Continuity
- Month-end Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Costing
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Excel
- Erp Systems
- Project Accounting
- Inventory Accounting
- Job Costing
- Data Analysis
- Financial Data Accuracy
- Operational Finance
Benefits
- Rsp Program
- Holiday Incentive Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long Service Awards
- Volunteer Grant Program
- Scholarship Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- Wip
- Costing
- Variance Analysis
- Erp
- Jd Edwards
- Sap
- Oracle
- Project Accounting
- Job Costing
- Manufacturing
- Secret Level II Security Clearance
- Transport Canada Raic
- Operational Finance
- Financial Reporting