senior accountant

Foothills Creamery Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy production seeks a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA designation, with a strong focus on inventory and fixed asset accounting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of IFRS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage inventory accounting and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Analytical Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Employer details Foothills Creamery Ltd

Job details

About Us: 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
• CPA designation (or in progress) preferred
• 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 with integrity and ethics

Foothills Creamery Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Details:

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Workplace: On site
• Salary: From $60,000 per year
• Terms: Full-time, Permanent employment
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1