Corporate Accountant

Department: Corporate Finance
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Status: Full-time
Purpose:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will be an integral part of our finance team. The Corporate Accountant will be responsible for the posting of monthly journal entries, assist in the timely completion of month end and year end, account analyses/reconciliations and frequently communicating with other departments and plants to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and support forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and follow-up on issues.
• Prepare subledger and general ledger reconciliations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and fixed assets.
• Communicate with Corporate Departments and provide corporate expense analysis and process any required accruals.
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end closing as required.
• Complete monthly reconciliations and analyses for inter-company transactions and transfers.
• Complete HST/QST reconciliations and tax remittances.
• Assist with preparation of year-end audit working papers.
• Liaise with all departments for the purpose of obtaining information in order to complete monthly tasks.
• Suggest and carry out changes where required to improve efficiencies
• Prepare Statistics Canada Reports in a timely manner.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role
• College or university degree/diploma in Accounting-enrollment in the CPA program (3rd level)
• Strong attention to detail, organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Ability to take initiative in solving problems
• Ability to prioritize and organize work
• Hands on experience with account analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics is an asset.
• A general knowledge in bank reconciliations and fixed assets accounting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Exemplary attitude-professional, positive and willing to take on new challenges and learn
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and controls

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.
Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.
For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!