Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance team. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting various business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for health and wellness. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, this position is designed for individuals eager to advance in their accounting careers.

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Competitive healthcare benefits

Performance bonuses and RRSP matching

Free healthy bread

Fitness incentive fund

Discounts at retail store

Company social events

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Eager to learn and progress in the accounting profession.
• Passionate about healthy living.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial statements and GL reconciliations.
• Support budget vs. actual reports and variance analyses.
• Contribute to inventory management and cost reporting.

Skills

Analytical

Technical

Organizational

Communication

Education

Degree in Business or related discipline

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 work with various business units, from Sales to Operations, providing financial information by analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.

OPPORTUNITIES

You will thrive if you are eager, driven, and have demonstrated progression and initiative in previous roles. A key challenge is consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced food production environment. As we grow, understanding the big picture will be important. This role offers excellent opportunities to gain diverse accounting experience and grow your career with the company.

Requirements

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 that align with Silver Hills.
• You are eager to learn, progress, and acquire new skills.

Character & Abilities

• You are analytical, technical, and can think outside the box.
• You take time to learn business operations and apply your accounting knowledge.
• You are organized with a keen eye for detail.
• You are deadline-oriented and manage tasks well under pressure.
• You communicate effectively and can work independently or in a team.

Knowledge & Skills

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

Experience

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

NICE-TO-HAVE

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Support month-end processes, preparing financial statements, GL reconciliations, and reports.
• Prepare budget vs. actual reports and variance analyses.
• Support Capex reporting, cost reports, KPIs, cash, working capital, and bank reports.
• Assist in managing the capital asset schedule.
• Contribute to projects related to costing, A/P, A/R deductions, and inventory management.

OTHER

• May occasionally work at various times.
• Valid driver's license required.

BENEFITS

We offer many benefits to support our team members' goals and our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive healthcare benefits.
• Performance bonuses and RRSP matching.
• Free healthy bread.
• Fitness incentive fund.
• Supportive work environment and ambitious team.
• Discounts at our retail store with healthy organic products.
• Company social events around health and food.

Salary: $62,000 - $75,000

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