Accounting Analyst

Sofina Foods Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Burlington. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing inventory, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial data. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with significant experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in accounting/costing and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze capital, inventory, and sales journal entries.
• Manage internal capital approval process and track project ROI.
• Perform month-end reporting and manage inventory counts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Job description

Burlington, 821 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada Req #1036 Friday, June 21, 2024

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for working within a variety of accounting fields to efficiently compile accurate information, analyze such data, and help facilitate financial reporting to fulfill internal, external, and regulatory reporting requirements. The incumbent will be detail-oriented and skilled at managing competing priorities.

Key Accountabilities :

1. Accurately prepare and analyze capital, inventory and sales related journal entries and reconciliations.
2. Manage the internal capital approval process, including working with cross-functional departments, checking for accuracy & completeness for Authorization for Expenditure form submissions, tracking status, and calculating ROI on projects.
3. Accurately prepare, analyze, and distribute all required reporting with the utmost precision for accuracy.
4. Lead the facility's product traceability under Recall Plan and Business Continuity.
5. Ensure the accuracy of QMG vs. 3rd Party Inventory systems and investigate & reconcile all variances.
6. Manage & analyze inventory balance sheet reconciliations for packaging / dry goods, WIP & FG.
7. Investigate inventory variances by working closely with shipping / planning, and complete necessary adjustments daily / weekly as required.
8. Perform Month End reporting, including Meat Variance, Dry Goods, and Dry Good Turnover reports.
9. Validate CN / DN and make necessary adjustments in inventory to reflect customer returns.
10. Manage and update product costing within QMG.
11. Analyze and prepare value-added journal entries & related reports for operational reporting.
12. Populate, analyze, and distribute weekly reports: Credit Note Reports, Sales Analysis, Destroyed product, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
13. Process and investigate destroyed products in QMG.
14. Manage Quarter & Year-end inventory counts, both onsite and at 3rd Party warehouses.
15. Provide support for absences within the finance team when necessary.
16. Collaborate with stakeholders on diverse initiatives, ensuring continual analysis and implementation of improvement opportunities.
17. Prepare accurate working papers to support external audit requirements.
18. Perform other ad hoc projects and analyses as assigned.

Requirements :

• A Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5-10 years of progressive experience in administration, accounting / costing, analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of an Accounting designation (CPA) is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (advanced in MS Excel) and other Windows applications.
• Working knowledge of financial / operational database ERP systems; experience with AS400 is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize competing demands and multi-task effectively.
• An enthusiastic, process-oriented self-starter who ensures accuracy and maintains confidentiality.

SMARK

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are encouraged to communicate their needs for accommodations during the interview process to Human Resources.