Accountant

Accountant

Alcool NB Liquor

Essential role information

Title: Accountant-CNB 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 Accountant role

Reporting to the Assistant Controller – Reporting, the Accountant – CNB is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for ANBL. The role contributes to the integrity of financial reporting and assists in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

The Accountant works closely with the Senior Accountant to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency in financial data, while identifying opportunities for improvement in processes and controls. This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with IFRS, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to continuous process enhancement across the Finance function.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end closes.
• Maintain supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts including prepaids, accruals, HST, and intercompany accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Assist in preparing the monthly and quarterly financial statement packages and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete and submit Stats Canada and other regulatory reports in accordance with corporate timelines and requirements.
• Support the Senior Accountant with variance analysis, expense reviews, and other analytical procures to explain results.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll to reconcile transactions, resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy in the general ledger.
• Contribute to the documentation and continuous improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify and execute opportunities to streamline reconciliations and close activities.
• Participate in cross-functional Finance initiatives, providing accurate data and analytical insights to support decision-making.

What do you need to be successful?

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance; pursuing CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a multi-entity or retail organization.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft D365 an asset.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

• Ensures Accountability: Delivers accurate and timely work.
• Financial Acumen: Applies sound accounting judgment to daily tasks.
• Collaborates: Works effectively within the Finance team.
• Manages Complexity: Handles multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Identifies and implements process improvements.

Language competencies

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

Work location:

• The Retail Operations Centre/Galileo Office/Train Station Office 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.