Accountant

Winpak Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpak Ltd is seeking an Accountant for its Finance team in Winnipeg. The role involves managing general accounting functions, providing critical analysis, and maintaining financial operations in a dynamic company. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in accounting and several years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical & prescription

Dental

Vision

Travel

Life and accidental death insurance

Tuition assistance program

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with management information systems.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly general accounting functions.
• Reconcile and maintain accounts and prepare payroll journal entries.
• Support year-end audit preparation and internal/external reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Winpak Division is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance team based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, you will play a key role in managing daily and monthly general accounting functions, providing critical accounting analysis, and contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of the Winpak Division's consolidated financial statements. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring smooth financial operations within a dynamic and growing company. Join us and make an impact on our continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of transactions posted to the general ledger by managing various management information systems, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory for the Canadian, US, and Mexican segments.
• Maintain bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and business reporting units.
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and analyze payroll clearing accounts monthly.
• Reconcile and maintain prepaid accounts, supplier rebate accruals, and monthly inventory work-in-process and volume variances.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for various expenses, including warehouse sales, freight, artwork charges, operating supplies, and departmental reclassifications.
• Reconcile monthly sales reports from COGNOS with the general ledger and assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Support the review of departmental expenditures, investigate variances, and assist with internal/external reporting, including US State filings and tax payments.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting (Degree or diploma or completion of an equivalent training program in accounting)
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role, with a preference for experience in the manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of experience with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
• 3+ years of experience in engaging effectively within the finance and accounting team
• Ability to work onsite full time

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working independently with minimal supervision, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately within tight deadlines
• 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong communication (both verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• 3+ years of experience working with ERP systems and management information systems to ensure data integrity in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.

Additional Details:

• This is a full-time permanent position & the selected candidate will work 100% onsite
• The position is located at 737 Moray Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J3T3, Canada

Compensation Range: $58,000-$68,000

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following 100% employer paid benefits:

• Medical & prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Travel
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Additionally, you can choose to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for salary continuance and long-term disability benefit coverage.

Winpak's vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration