Riverdale Poultry Looking for Senior Accountant at Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Why Riverdale Poultry?

We are experiencing transformational growth! This is because we are the leading live-haul poultry transportation company in Canada. Our customers know us for being progressive, providing best-in-class service, and having amazing long-term employees.

We exist to “FEED THE COUNTRY” – a purpose we have been proud of for 65+ years.

We deliver a critical service to significant poultry processors, and we live by our core values:

Get it Done Right: We get the job done. The right way.

Learn to Improve: We have always focused on perfecting our craft. Each day is an opportunity to learn and push the yardstick.

Accountability to All: We are accountable to all stakeholders – our team, customers, growers, animals, industry partners, and our communities.

Kick Ass and Have Fun! We do whatever it takes to win, but never compromise safety, animal welfare, integrity, or our values.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in our monthly financial reporting process. This role involves leading month-end and year-end closing procedures, conducting ad-hoc financial analysis, reviewing payroll, and contributing to special projects assigned.

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Job Duties:

Accounting:

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and review journal entries, verifying support for all entries
• Review trial balance for completeness and accuracy
• Update working paper files and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including variance analysis
• Prepare monthly HST and sales tax, including filings.
• Assist in designing and preparing forecasts and budgets
• Review and approve weekly payroll for compliance with policies and legislation
• Review accounts payable invoice coding for accuracy
• Review corporate credit card process and account coding
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on managing Payroll and Invoicing Rulebooks
• Serve as ERP super user with “Admin” access, addressing issues as they arise

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare, analyze, and present a monthly reporting package, highlighting operating performance drivers
• Maintain and review the detailed Excel Financial Model on a monthly basis
• Prepare Quarterly Financial Compliance Certificates for banking requirements
• Create internal financial reports, forecasts, and analyses
• Review AR/AP aging schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Accurately prepare weekly reports, including cash flow forecast and operating KPIs

General:

• Provide comprehensive support across the accounting process
• Lead financial audits, preparing working papers and supporting information
• Lead year-end inventory count and coordinate assistance from other departments
• Maintain care and control over assets and records
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain complete documentation for financial and accounting activities
• Mentor team members and anticipate challenges
• Serve as a backup to the Staff Accountant for weekly and monthly tasks
• Undertake other duties as assigned

Candidates Must Have:

• CPA Designation is an Asset
• Minimum 5 years experience leading month-end
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, procedures, and software
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present monthly reporting packages
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a professional/mature demeanor under stress
• Intermediate knowledge of both Microsoft and Google applications
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred
• A positive attitude and willingness to be a part of a strong team focused on Getting the Job Done Right While Kicking Ass and Having Fun!!

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Required to sit for long periods of time
• Typical work hours are 40 hours per week
• Overtime as required
• Work statutory holiday as required

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Benefits after 3 months
• RSP matching program after 12 months
• Annual and quarterly Bonus programs

Upon request, Riverdale Poultry will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact Human Resources at Tel: 226-972-6625 or Email:

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Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

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