Sr. Accountant (one year contract) at Nature's Path Foods

The Sr. Accountant (12 month contract) is someone with a positive attitude who wants to make a difference, not only in their day to day work but by joining a company that believes in doing things that leave the Earth better than we found it. They will know their way around financial statements with experience in preparing and posting journal entries, preparing reconciliations and participating in month end close cycles. This person will be eager for a contract opportunity to continue to develop their skills within a fast paced CPG business.

Provide financial reporting and strategic support to management and cross functional departments:

• Prepare period end reports, analysis and reconciliations to support the organization’s monthly and annual financial reporting requirements
• Compile multiple entity trial balances and prepare consolidated financial statements in Microsoft Excel
• Review, prepare or post journal entries as needed to accurately close our period end
• Work closely with cross-functional departments to provide regular reporting and ensure proper coding of expenses and journal entries
• Liaise and assist with various financial statement and other audits
• Partner with project managers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements with implementation of new systems or enhancement of existing systems;
• Continuous improvement of various financial and sales tool systems (IFS, SM1) with enhanced process and procedures recommendations
• Work with all stakeholders to drive efficiencies, save costs and challenge the status quo to ensure targets are delivered

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive work experience in accounting
• CPA designation
• Advanced skill level working with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrated ability working with other Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with IFS is an asset, but not required
• Experienced in preparing consolidated, multi-currency financial statements and notes
• Experienced in full cycle accounting and managing period end close processes

Notes:

• This is a one year contract
• Until training is complete and the probation period over (three months) you will be in the office 5 days a week , and then the role will move to hybrid (three days a week)
• Location: Richmond, BC
• Annual salary between $80,000 - $100,000