Freshstone Brands Looking for Cost Accountant at Edmonton, AB Full Time

KPQMS
Kitchen Partners Quality Management System

Section: Human Resources Document No.:

Page 1 of 2 Created: May 4, 2022 Revision date: May 26, 2022

POSITION TITLE: Cost Accountant

FUNCTIONAL AREA: Finance, IT

REFERENCE CODE / JOB ID:

NAME OF EMPLOYEE: TBD

LOCATION: Edmonton

REPORTS TO: Controller – Edmonton

SUPERVISES:

Job Summary:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounting function including, but not limited to, the processing of payables, payroll, and accounts receivable. This position is also responsible for compiling, reviewing, reporting, and analyzing operational results and key performance indicators. The Cost
Accountant will conduct finished goods costing analysis and margin review as well as providing a recommended selling price. This role will also be responsible for assisting the Controller in preparation of annual operating budgets (and interim estimates), prepares internal financial reports, and conducts variance analysis to budget and last year.

Key Measures of Success:

• Timely, accurate, and efficient processing of accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable
• Accurate and timely operational and commercial reporting
• ERP system accuracy and maintenance
• Rapid turnaround of pricing worksheets
• Timely compilation of budgets and monthly reporting and analysis
• Effective working relationships with key Kitchen Partners stakeholders

Duties:

• Manage the accounting operations including hourly payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reporting.
• Work with operations to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control current processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Implementation and management of internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes, and procedures.
• Work with the sales team on product pricing, costing, and margin management.
• Monitor accounts receivable and customer payment terms.
• Record all business transactions, process accruals and adjustments, reconcile accounts and prepare monthly accounting statements.
• Coordinate the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and iterim estimates.
• Generation of reports of performance against budgets.
• Assist departmental managers in the development and administration of their budgets.

KPQMS
Kitchen Partners Quality Management System

Section: Human Resources Document No.:

Page 2 of 2 Created: May 4, 2022 Revision date: May 26, 2022

• Monitor accounts payable to ensure that purchases and expenditures are within budget and in accordance with company policies.
• Compile weekly operational metrics and present to the Leadership team.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of Finance personnel.
• Other related duties as required or assigned

Technical Competencies:

• Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications
• Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to achieve desired outcomes
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, problem solving and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Must share and support company Mission, Vision, Values

Working Conditions:

• This is an in-office on site role
• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Able to physically inspect company property and assets and participate in inventory counts as required.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.

Employment Requirements:

• University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as

CA, CPA, CGA, and CMA) preferred or in the process of working towards completion

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Knowledge of ERP computer systems an asset, specifically Microsoft Navision
• Experienced writing reports (JET, Power BI, etc.)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-02-20