Financial Accountant

Big Country Pet Co.; Smithville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food company in Smithville is seeking a Financial Accountant to handle month-end and year-end close, support financial reporting, and ensure accuracy in AR/AP operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3–6 years of experience, and is proficient in ERP systems like Acumatica. This role offers flexibility to work from home part-time and includes benefits like a company performance bonus and discounted pet food. Join a dynamic team focused on enriching the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Group Insurance Benefits

Company Performance Bonus

Discounted Pet Food

Staff Events

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Federal & Provincial finance requirements.
• Experience supporting AR/AP and payment runs.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare ASPE-compliant financial statements.
• Partner with AR and AP for accurate cut-off and payments.

Skills

Accounting experience

ERP proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

BigCommerce

Job description

Big Country Pet Co. - Smithville, 6159 Spring Creek Road, Smithville, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Job Description

Posted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:59 a.m.

Big Country Pet Co. is not just any pet food company – we are proud that our flagship brand, Big Country Raw, that is Canada’s leader in the frozen raw pet food category. We provide our consumers with healthier food options for dogs and cats, including complete frozen and gently cooked meals, supplements, and treats, as well as distribute third-party premium pet products. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadian pets and the people who love them through high-quality and innovative products. With a profound passion for pets, we continually strive to set new benchmarks for pet nutrition, safety and well-being.

In 2025, the Globe and Mail and Canadian Business Magazine once again recognized Big Country Pet Co. (listed as Big Country Raw) as one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

As we look to grow, we are excited to add a new role to the Finance & Accounting team! We're looking for someone who is a true team player, enjoys the dynamic nature that comes in an entrepreneurial environment, and likes to have some fun along the way.

Reporting into the Corporate Controller, the Financial Accountant will drive month-end and year-end close, support preparation of ASPE-compliant financials, support AR/AP operations, and act as an ERP (Acumatica) and Website (BigCommerce) power user. In a fast-growing, market-expanding environment, you’ll bring rigor to close processes, strengthen controls, support grants, and assist financial analysis and broader team as needed.

Located in the heart of West Lincoln, this role will report to office 3-4 days per week and work the balance from home. This role is eligible for Group Insurance Benefits, Company Performance Bonus, Discounted Pet Food, Staff Events, and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own the month-end and year-end close (journals, accruals, prepaids, revenue/cost recognition, intercompany where relevant).
• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations (including cash, AR, AP, payroll liabilities, deferred revenue, fixed assets, and capital expenditure reconciliations).
• Prepare ASPE-compliant financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow); maintain close calendar and deliver to deadlines.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages: variance analysis, trend insights, KPIs, and commentary for leadership and budget owners.
• Support company annual budget process.
• Maintain accounting policies; strengthen internal controls suitable for a growing company.

AR/AP & Cash Cycle Support

• Partner with AR and AP to ensure accurate cut‑off, AP batch payment runs, vendor onboarding, and payment controls; review aging and exceptions.
• Support credit/collections policies and customer billing accuracy (where applicable).
• Support internal audit process, and development.

ERP / Website

• Serve as Finance ERP (Acumatica) and Website (BigCommerce) SME: master data governance and system integration between Acumatica and BigCommerce, posting rules, period controls.
• End to end support for sales and purchase cycles, including receiving, order errors and corrections.
• Finance lead for version upgrades, new modules, processes, integration, and automation including User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Build and maintain reporting templates and dashboards; ensure a clean audit trail.

Other

• New markets: Support entity setups, bank accounts, intercompany flows, FX, etc.
• Grants: Partner with key business stakeholders to support grant applications, including preparing submissions, document gathering, ensure compliant reporting, and reconcile grant-related revenue/expenses.
• Support Corporate Controller and Director of Finance, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge of all relevant Federal & Provincial requirements as they relate to finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost accounting principles including ASPE.
• Hands-on month-end close ownership and preparation of reconciliations.
• Experience supporting AR/AP and AP payment runs with strong control orientation.
• ERP proficiency and advanced Excel; comfort with pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations at scale.
• Experience in high-growth environments, manufacturing and processing and/or international expansion preferred.
• Team player.
• Strong sense of ownership & bias for action, detail orientation, problem-solving, systems thinking, stakeholder communication, and discretion with sensitive financial data.

Although we love AI, your application will be viewed by a real person. We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Big Country Raw is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications and employment.

Big Country Pet Co. - Smithville, 6159 Spring Creek Road, Smithville, Ontario, Canada