Blackstone is an innovative service company supporting both reciprocating and centrifugal equipment throughout its lifecycle. Blackstone supplies field services, parts, and repair for a wide range of industrial rotating and static equipment. Blackstone specializes in repair, maintenance, commissioning, turnaround, overhaul, installation, and engineering services for critical rotating equipment and pipeline maintenance.
Founded on the principles of professionalism, experience, and superior customer service, Blackstone provides a service offering that is done right the first time to minimize downtime and that is completed by a team that demonstrates zero-incident safety practices. Our commitment to servicing our clients is the foundation of long-term and respectful working relationships. Our clients choose us for our highly qualified staff, with their deep body of knowledge and value-added work ethic. Our people are the backbone of our success, providing consistent quality and a transparent approach.
For further information about our company, please visit our website: blackstoneindustrial.com.
Position Summary
As a Junior Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting our finance department by assisting with various accounting tasks and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to gain hands-on experience and build a foundation in the field of accounting. You will work closely with the team, contributing to the overall success of our financial operations.
Accounting Administration
- Prepare & manage all bank & credit card entry & reconciliation
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner
- Reconcile bank statements and perform periodic reconciliations of general ledger accounts
- Assist in maintaining and updating financial records and documents
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes
- Completion of various government surveys and questionnaires
- Assist Management and Corporate Controller in preparation of annual budgets.
- Assist with the creation and delivery of job costing reports on a timely basis
- Assist & support with all billings
- Preparation of all GST/PST returns
- Stay up to date on accounting principles, regulations, and industry best practices
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Accounts Reconciliation
- Review and approve coding of invoices to be entered into payables accounts.
- Review and reconcile all accounts within the accounting system. Prepare spreadsheet and reconciliation reports for banking institutions and auditors.
Maintenance of Account Ledgers
- Enter adjustments in accounting system for pre-paid accounts, depreciation, etc.
- Review accounting records for accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Backup Functions
- Assist with credit and collection functions
- Assist with customer billings
Physical Inventory Count
- Employees are expected to assist in the physical inventory count when required.
- The Accountant must be available during the count to provide reconciliation of the physical inventory variances, as the variance reports come in
Education & Experience
- Diploma in accounting or business administration considered an asset
- 1-2 years of directly related experience in accounting or finance roles preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
- Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Professionalism and a positive attitude towards learning and professional development
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What We Do
Blackstone believes that great people make great businesses.
Customers choose Blackstone for talented crews to service all of their critical rotating equipment needs. Blackstone services turbomachinery throughout the oil and gas industry including: refining, LNG, petrochemical and other process and power applications. Blackstone’s service network routinely installs commissions, overhauls, and repairs equipment from any original manufacturer. Customers rely on Blackstone’s consistent quality and transparent approach. Blackstone’s field crews are built with quality, safety, and trust in mind; deep domain knowledge and a value-added work ethic is the backbone of Blackstone’s culture. Blackstone does business the right way, every time.
Blackstone works closely with owners and customers to plan and execute outages that meet project schedules and embrace a "zero incident" culture. Blackstone currently services Turbomachinery equipment from many OEMs, including: General Electric, Siemens, Alstom, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, Rolls Royce, Solar, Nuovo Pignone, Dresser, Burkhardt, Neuman and Esser, Elliot, Sulzer, Flowserve, etc. We will be expanding this year into servicing motor and drive work for legacy Ansaldo, now owned by Nidec. This will include their medium voltage drives and AC motor selection for western Canada.
