Accountant

Silver Hills Bakery; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector is seeking an Accountant to join its Finance team. The role involves analyzing accounting data, preparing financial reports, and supporting various business units. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in business, accounting knowledge, and a passion for healthy living. The company offers competitive benefits, including career growth opportunities, healthcare benefits, a performance bonus, and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and development

Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching

Free delicious and healthy bread

Fitness incentive fund

Friendly and supportive work environment

Discounts at retail store

Company social events focused on health

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ experience in accounting environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, GL reconciliations, and reports.
• Support month-end process and variance analysis.
• Manage capital asset schedule and reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Business or related discipline

Recognized accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

POSITION: Accountant REPORTS TO: Manager, Financial Reporting

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Finance team! Our Accountant will be working with various business units from Sales to Operations, providing financial information to management by analyzing accounting data, and preparing reports.

OPPORTUNITIES

You will thrive in this role if you are an eager and driven individual who demonstrated progression and initiative in your previous roles. One of the key challenges is consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a focus for detail in a fast-paced food production environment. As we continue to grow and evolve, an understanding of the big picture will be just as important. You will have an excellent opportunity to gain progressive accounting experience in various areas of the business and grow your career together with the company!

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are a business-minded self-starter who enjoys crunching numbers
• You are passionate about healthy living and values which align with Silver Hills
• You want to progress and do what it takes to learn the business and acquire new skills

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You are an analytical and technical thinker who can think outside the box
• You take time to learn business operations and apply your accounting knowledge accordingly
• You are organized and have a keen eye for detail
• You are deadline-oriented and able to manage tasks without cracking under pressure
• You are an excellent communicator who can work independently or collaboratively in a team

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• You have advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• You understand basic accounting principles

EXPERIENCE

• You have 1-2+ years’ experience working in an accounting environment and/or related experience
• You have or are working towards a recognized accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• You have a Degree in Business or related discipline

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

THINGS YOU WILL DO…

• Support our month-end process preparing financial statements, GL reconciliations, and reports to aid financial decision making
• Prepare budget to actual reporting and variance analysis
• Support with Capex reporting, cost reports, KPI, cash, working capital, bank reports, etc.
• Aid in the management of the capital asset schedule
• Support various projects related to costing, A/P, A/R deductions, and inventory management

OTHER …

• May on occasion work at various times
• Valid DL

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - 62,000 - 75,000

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