Junior Accountant (Temporary)

Amalgamated Dairies Limited; Summerside; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Virtual Health

EAP

Training programs

Employee discounts

Local PEI ownership

Job summary

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) in Summerside, PEI, is hiring a Junior Accountant for a 15-month term to support the Finance team with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will work on commitments across manufacturing accounting, including data entry, file maintenance, and process improvements, with an eye toward growth based on performance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience preferred; new graduates with relevant coursework or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, well-organized work.
• Comfortable working with financial data, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to resolving issues.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting systems is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take ownership of work, act on feedback, show initiative, and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Timely posting of journal entries including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and adjustments to support month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare month end working papers, reconciliations, and analysis on various account balances.
• Summarize and record daily bank & Visa transactions, ensuring amounts have supporting documentation.
• Provide accounting, reporting, and analytical support related to milk intake and usage, including assisting with component tracking, data entry, reconciliations, and other business-related requirements as needed.
• Prepare and code vendor invoices for Accounts Payable processing.
• Conduct monthly filings of third-party compliance reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software familiarity

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Prior accounting experience

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting systems (ERP)

Job description

Junior Accountant

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $56,000.00 Annually

Temporary Full-Time (15-Month Term) | ADL Water St. | Summerside, PE

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a producer-owned cooperative celebrated for its excellence in dairy processing and foodservice distribution across Prince Edward Island. For over 70 years, ADL has transformed fresh, local milk into high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and canned milk. ADL serves both its own brands and valued partner labels across PEI and beyond.

Position Overview:

We are hiring a Junior Accountant to support our Finance team at ADL Water St. on a temporary, full-time basis for a 15-month term. This role reports directly to the Corporate Controller and supports a wide range of accounting activities, including journal entries, invoice coding, reconciliations, working papers, and internal/external reporting. The position helps ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and submitted on time, while supporting recurring tasks, month-end responsibilities, and process improvements across different parts of the business.

This role offers exposure to core accounting processes within a manufacturing environment and the opportunity to grow over time based on performance and business needs.

Location:

ADL Water St., 79 Water St., Summerside, PE

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely posting of journal entries including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and adjustments to support month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare month end working papers, reconciliations, and analysis on various account balances.
• Summarize and record daily bank & Visa transactions, ensuring amounts have supporting documentation.
• Provide accounting, reporting, and analytical support related to milk intake and usage, including assisting with component tracking, data entry, reconciliations, and other business-related requirements as needed.
• Prepare and code vendor invoices for Accounts Payable processing.
• Conduct monthly filings of third-party compliance reports.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience preferred; new graduates with relevant coursework or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, well-organized work.
• Comfortable working with financial data, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to resolving issues.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting systems is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take ownership of work, act on feedback, show initiative, and continuously improve.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $50,000 - $56,000 per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Convenient Virtual Health access for easy, anytime care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
• Personalized training programs for ongoing skill development and career growth
• Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees
• The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI's dairy farmers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.