Financial Analyst

NuStef Baking Ltd.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP plan

Annual incentive program

Pension contribution program

Job summary

NuStef Baking Ltd. in Vaughan, Canada is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Finance Manager with policies, controls, and monthly reconciliations under Canadian ASPE.

You will review ledgers, prepare reconciliations, manage prepaid schedules, asset depreciation, intercompany balances, and support month-end and year-end closes, as well as audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficient with Office 365.
• Experience with GL, AP, AR and financial statements.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong confidentiality and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger accounts for proper coding and variances with explanations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for non-subledger accounts and rationalize aged items.
• Maintain prepaid schedules and amortization details.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations and post to Accounts Payable.
• Maintain fixed asset subledger and monitor depreciation.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and month-end close.
• Support interim and annual audit processes and year-end close.

Skills

Excel advanced

Office 365

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

ERP accounting software

General ledger software

Job description

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for the implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the organization manages its financial resources efficiently and in accordance with Canadian ASPE. Additionally, the incumbent will fulfill the monthly account reconciliation requirements with precision in a timely manner.

The role requires strong communication, effective cross-functional coordination, efficient organizational abilities, and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working across multiple departments, thinking creatively with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews specific general ledger accounts for proper coding and compliance with approved budgets, posting correcting entries as needed, ensuring clear and concise explanations of variances to budget and prior year.
• Prepares detailed balance sheet account reconciliations for non-subledger accounts, ensuring complete information and support for all transactions. Reviews and rationalizes aged account transactions that have not cleared.
• Prepares and maintains detailed prepaid schedules, ensuring all annual obligations are captured with appropriate level of detail and amortized accordingly.
• Prepares credit card reconciliation monthly, collecting all receipts and confirming the details related to each charge and posts account activity into Accounts Payable within specified timelines.
• Maintains the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accuracy and validity of all assets; monitors monthly depreciation; reviews Assets in Progress account to ensure assets are placed in service appropriately with the correct useful life.
• Maintains reconciliation for all intercompany transactions and balances throughout the month.
• Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close,
• Responsible for conforming to accounting practices pursuant to annual audit requirements and as well as staying current with changes to accounting practices.
• Active participation in the interim and annual audit process, providing all necessary documentation to ensure financial statement accuracy.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office 365 programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and within strict timelines.
• Proficiency in use of accounting software for all aspects of accounting (GL, A/P, A/R and Financial Statement generation).
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, competing priorities/tight deadlines requiring general ledger closure after EOD on period ends.
• High attention to detail and experience working with highly confidential information.
• Solid judgement, natural curiosity and problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication, organization and time management skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurances and company-sponsored RRSP.
• A collaborative, energetic, and entrepreneurial team environment.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 a year. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive program and pension contribution program.

Please note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This posting is for an existing position. We do not use AI tools in the selection process.

We do not use AI tools in the selection process.