Accountant

Food Process Solutions; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation in Canada seeks an Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for the parent and subsidiaries, including AR/AP, reconciliations, month-end close, and audits. You will handle tax filings, intercompany transactions, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, working with internal teams and external auditors to deliver accurate financial insights.

The role requires a CPA designation, 3+ years of multi-entity accounting experience, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-entity companies preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an advantage.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting tasks for the parent company and subsidiaries, including AR, AP, bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and file GST and PST returns monthly.
• Assist in month-end close, financial and management reporting, and year-end audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors and improve internal controls.
• Track costs for local and global projects and manage intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with local accountants for monthly statements and year-end reporting; ensure payroll, tax filings, and compliance.
• Collaborate with subsidiaries' managers on budgets and cash flow analysis; monitor bank covenants.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

English communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Scope

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant handles full-cycle accounting for the parent company and subsidiaries, including AR/AP, reconciliations, month-end close, and audits. The role also manages tax filings, intercompany transactions, budgeting, and compliance. You'll work closely with internal teams, local accountants, and external auditors to deliver accurate, timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

Parent Company

• Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including AR, AP, bank reconciliations, and related duties.
• Prepare and file GST and PST returns on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial and management reports, as well as year-end accounts audit and review.
• Coordinate activities with external auditors.
• Evaluate and enhance existing accounting processes and internal controls.
• Track costs for local and global projects.

Subsidiaries

• Maintain the books for subsidiaries, including supporting VAT filing.
• Prepare and manage intercompany transactions between the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Prepare or coordinate with local accountants to produce monthly financial statements and management reports for the parent company.
• Collaborate with local accountants to close books and prepare year-end financial statements for audit/review and bank compliance, if applicable.
• Coordinate with local tax accountants to report and pay payroll, sales, corporate income tax, and other statutory filings.
• Work with subsidiaries' managers to prepare annual budgets.
• Conduct regular cash flow analysis for each subsidiary.
• Oversee compliance with bank covenants and prepare compliance certificates as required.

Skills & qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3 years or more of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-entity companies.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an advantage.
• Strong computer skills, advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.