Senior Accountant

Foothills Creamery; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy product manufacturing is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations, including ledger management, financial reporting, and compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with experience in inventory and fixed asset accounting. Join a passionate team committed to quality and excellence in customer service.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and prepare financial statements.
• Track and report inventory and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Foothills Creamery has proudly produced dairy products and served Western Canada for over 50 years. We produce butter and ice cream, now offering over 80 different flavors of ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, and soft serve. We take pride in using locally sourced ingredients and continue to use the same old-fashioned, barrel churned techniques as we did in 1969.

Foothills Creamery is committed to growing our passionate and friendly staff, providing excellent customer service, and producing the highest quality ice cream and dairy products for Canadians.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the general ledger, preparing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and supporting audits. This role also will focus on operational accounting with accurate tracking and reporting of inventory and fixed assets and assisting the operations team with financial analysis.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare journal entries, working papers, and account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for operations and management
• Manage inventory accounting, including cost analysis, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments
• Maintain and track fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements in operations
• Oversee the company credit card program

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Hands-on experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Previous experience in the manufacturing sector is an asset

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and analytical abilities
• Professionalism at a level in which integrity and ethics are consistently upheld

Foothills Creamery Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest in Foothills Creamery Ltd. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Dairy Product Manufacturing

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