Staff Accountant
- Leamington, ON, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers - strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first.
With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us.
The Staff Accountant will support the accounting team in executing core financial operations that align with the company’s strategic objectives. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations and reports, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across financial operations while gaining foundational experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts by accurately processing financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly financial reports under the direction of the Financial Accounting Manager, supporting accurate financial analysis and business decision- making
- Assist the Financial Accounting Manager with the month- end and year- end closing processes, including the preparation of monthly working papers and year-end audit schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Update and maintain financial databases to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of financial data
- Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile account balances, compile trial balances, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
- Calculate, prepare, and file government remittance in compliance with legislative requirements, including income tax, sales tax and workers’ compensation
- Record incoming cash receipts, process bank deposits, and manage the petty cash fund in accordance with internal controls
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple business divisions, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
- Collaborate and provide relevant financial data and documentation to external accountants and auditors
- Other core expectations as defined by the company
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary education required, degree in Accounting or Business Administration or relevant field preferred
- Foundational knowledge of core accounting concepts and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), is essential
- Strong analytical and sound decision-making skills, with the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure or fast-paced environments
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Results-driven and self-motivated with the ability to independently manage tasks and adapt to changing priorities
- Other core expectations as defined by the company policies and procedures
Work Environment:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; ability and willingness to travel.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work; light to moderate lifting, such as files, may be required.
- Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting for prolonged periods
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!
Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.
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Responsibilities
The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. They will also assist with financial reporting, journal entries, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and government tax requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma, with a degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and foundational knowledge of accounting concepts are essential for this role.
Skills
- General ledger
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end close
- Year-end close
- Journal entries
- Financial analysis
- Tax compliance
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Decision-making
- Confidentiality
Benefits
- Company-paid benefits
- RRSP matching
- Paid time off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Agriculture
- Administrative
Keywords
- Staff Accountant
- General Ledger
- Financial Operations
- Reconciliations
- Month-end Close
- Year-end Close
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Trial Balances
- Tax Compliance
- Bank Reconciliation
- Internal Controls
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Accounting Standards
- Financial Analysis
- Data Management
- Greenhouse
- Agriculture
- Audit Schedules