Accounting Administrator

Accounting Administrator

Alcool NB Liquor

Essential role information

Title: Accounting Administrator – ANBL (Alcool NB Liquor)

Duration: 1 Year

Language requirement:Spoken and written competence in English

Location: Reporting to the Retail Operations Center in Fredericton – Remote work is possible

Closing: November 30, 2025

Who we are

As one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025 ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we've built together with our team members and the passion our team brings to work every day.

Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province. We are passionate about our purpose of giving back to New Brunswickers by responsibly enhancing occasions, providing a superior service experience to our customers, spending time in our communities, and fostering strong relationships with our industry and vendor partners.

Cannabis NB (CNB), our sister company, also a provincial Crown corporation, manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing a range of safe, legal products. The core focus of our retail model is ensuring the thriving cannabis industry developing in New Brunswick is safe and responsible. At CNB, our goal is to deliver a world class customer experience built on good information, a safe high-quality product offering and a highly trained and engaged team. Our mandate is public education and protection, and everyone at Cannabis NB is committed to it.

Every year, we return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit of all New Brunswickers. As a provincial Crown corporation, we serve the public and licensee community through a network of corporate retail stores and private retail operators. Our mandate is to responsibly manage a successful business for the people of New Brunswick and to deliver the best value for your investment in us.

Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL

At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:

• Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked for valid photo identification.
• Food security through our partnership with Food Depot Alimentaire to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.
• Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.

None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the ANBL team means being part of an organization that values its employees, where everyone has a voice and uses it in the best interest of the organization and our people. We are all proud of what we contribute to the betterment of our province, and we take that responsibility seriously.

In addition to offering a market competitive salary, we ensure that our employees can enjoy work-life balance by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and a generous pension plan. Employees also have access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy, and opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.

At ANBL we value the growth of our employees both personal and professional. We offer various types of external and internal development activities, including a robust internal Leadership Development Program.

About the Accounting Administrator role

Reporting to the Assistant Controller – Reporting, with a dotted-line connection to the Controller, the Accounting Administrator provides coordinated administrative and documentation support to the Finance function across ANBL and CNB. This position ensures the accuracy and completeness, and organization of financial documentation and records, assists with insurance, vendor and customer administration, and supports audit, compliance, and internal control activities.

As a shared-service role, the Accounting Administrator supports the full Finance team, including the Assistant Controllers, Payroll, and Risk & Compliance, by maintaining structured, reliable financial records and supporting consistent reporting and communication standards.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Coordination

• Maintain and monitor organized financial and compliance records, including contracts, insurance documentation, regulatory compliance, KPI tracking, and audit support materials.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of financial reporting packages and other documentation as required.
• Provide administrative support for Finance policy updates, record retention, and vendor master data coordination.
• Coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, and document control for internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of submissions.

Cross-Functional Support

• Support the Assistant Controllers, Payroll, and other Finance staff with ad-hoc administrative requests and data validation.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between Finance, HR, and Operations as needed for information flow and compliance.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring of compliance documentation (e.g., insurance renewals, certificates, vendor forms), escalating items nearing expiry or requiring renewal.

Process and Data Management

• Assist with maintaining Finance SharePoint or document management systems, ensuring appropriate access, version control, and archival standards.
• Ensure all files and supporting documents are stored and named according to corporate standards and Finance's information-governance requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying administrative inefficiencies and suggesting solutions, supporting Finance's commitment to continuous improvement and audit readiness.

What do you need to be successful?

• Post-secondary education in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative, accounting, or data management role.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Experience with ERP systems or financial environments considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Manages Ambiguity: Effectively handles multiple priorities and changing requirements.
• Plans and Aligns: Prioritizes and organizes work to meet deadlines.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across functions.
• Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and maintains high standards for accuracy.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Identifies ways to simplify and improve administrative systems.

Language competencies

• Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset, but not required

Work location:

• The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
• The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick, remote work is possible.
• Semi-regular travel for meetings and project work may be required.

Note

• Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered
• Accommodations may be provided to candidates upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.