We’re Hiring
Accounting & Payroll Administrator
Ocean Choice International (Ocean Choice) is one of Atlantic Canada’s most diversified seafood companies, sustainably producing and marketing a full range of shellfish, groundfish, and pelagic species. Our success is driven by the people who work right here at home. At Ocean Choice, we value family, strong connections, and the communities where we live and operate.
We are currently accepting applications for the role of Accounting & Payroll Administrator. This dynamic, highly organized individual will be located at our head office in St. John’s, NL. Reporting directly to the Manager of Finance & Administration, Fleet Division, the Accounting & Payroll Administrator will help to ensure the timely preparation of Ocean Choice’s accounting and payroll tasks for the Fleet Division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly fleet accruals and journal entries.
- Maintain and reconcile fleet working papers and inventory accounts.
- Track fleet quota balances and prepare related reconciliations and invoices.
- Reconcile company-owned vessel harvesting data within the quota tracking system.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end audit files and support external auditors as required.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and other accounting support as needed.
- Process and administer fleet payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
- Respond to fleet payroll inquiries from employees and regulatory agencies.
Through your education and 3–5 years of relevant accounting and payroll experience, you have demonstrated sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment. You possess a Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration, preferably supplemented by experience in a manufacturing environment. Certification as a Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) would be considered an asset.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is available.
Interested candidates should apply, in writing, to [email protected] or mail resumes by
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Ocean Choice International
Attention: Human Resources
1315 Topsail Road, St. John’s, NL A1B 3N4
Ocean Choice is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
