Verified Job
Accounting - Finance
Manufacturing Accountant (18 months contract)
Accounting - Finance
#548304
Remote / WFH
Job Description
The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy, and help Cerelia Bakery Canada maintain proper financial practices. The incumbent will also be responsible for recording financial transactions, preparing financial statements, tax compliance and play an active role in budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Prepare routine and month-end related journal entries including prepaid, accrual entries with minimum supervision.
Responsible for payroll postings including payroll accruals.
Perform month-end closing activities including analysis, reconciliation, and maintain schedules of P&L and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare monthly commission calculations and analysis
Perform Bank Reconciliation
Generate accounting and financial reports to meet the needs of the business.
Adhere to corporate policies and procedures for internal controls.
Assist in year-end audit as needed.
Ad hoc duties as required.
Provide back up support for other team members when required
Adhering to all policies, procedures and programs of the company (GMP, Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety etc) at all times.
Other related duties and assigned.
Key Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, or similar.
CPA (or working towards it) will be an asset.
At least 3 years of accounting experience.
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software.
High level of attention to detail, willingness to learn and a sense of urgency will be important to the candidate’s success.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 business central is an asset.
Must be able to work within tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong time management and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Prepare routine and month-end related journal entries including prepaid, accrual entries with minimum supervision.
Responsible for payroll postings including payroll accruals.
Perform month-end closing activities including analysis, reconciliation, and maintain schedules of P&L and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare monthly commission calculations and analysis
Perform Bank Reconciliation
Generate accounting and financial reports to meet the needs of the business.
Adhere to corporate policies and procedures for internal controls.
Assist in year-end audit as needed.
Ad hoc duties as required.
Provide back up support for other team members when required
Adhering to all policies, procedures and programs of the company (GMP, Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety etc) at all times.
Other related duties and assigned.
Key Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, or similar.
CPA (or working towards it) will be an asset.
At least 3 years of accounting experience.
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software.
High level of attention to detail, willingness to learn and a sense of urgency will be important to the candidate’s success.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 business central is an asset.
Must be able to work within tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong time management and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
