Staff Accountant

Blommer Chocolate; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Canada to support financial analysis and report preparation in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of accounting experience, advanced skills in Excel, and effective problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities include assisting with budgeting, supporting Accounts Payables, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Salary is competitive, ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounting Manager with financial analysis and reporting.
• Support Accounts Payables and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide budget vs. actual spending information to Department Managers.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Accounting Manager

• With financial and cost accounting analysis - compile and analyze data, track and report actual spend vs. budget, CAPEX, R&M, SG&A and others.
• With month and year-end close: reconcile general ledger Balance Sheet accounts, including Bank & cheque reconciliation, Inventory valuation, prepare and park recurrent journal entries, estimate monthly accruals.
• Assist with GST/HST remittances to be filled to the CRA
• With the quarterly and annual audit process, extract records as needed.
• In developing the annual budget, and monthly budget expense evaluation.

Support Accounts Payables

• Assist in resolving credit issues, investigate discrepancies in 3-way matching, monitor and reconcile AP aging reports.
• Assist with and ensure proper allocation of GL accounts and Cost centers vs. Budget and recurring supplier allocation.
• Ensure proper HST/GST records

Other

• Provide information to Department Managers on budget vs. actual spending, quarterly or when requested.
• Operate within the Blommer core values and comply with all Blommer established policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• General office environment with majority of time using computer

Skills and Work Experience Requirements

• Two to four years' accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced in Microsoft Office, mainly in Excel (developing and using spreadsheets, pivot tables, data analysis, excel functions)
• Ability to analyze data, attention to detail and organizational skills are essential
• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate, and problem-solve as issues arise
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• SAP knowledge a plus but not required

Education

• College or University degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.

Salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience.