Accounting Analyst - Burlington, Canada - Sofina Foods Inc

Sofina Foods Inc

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About us:

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets.

We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products.

Our family of brands include:
Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare & Lavazza products in Canada.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for working within a variety of accounting fields to efficiently compile accurate information and help facilitate financial reporting to fulfill internal, external, and regulatory reporting requirements.

The incumbent will be detail-oriented and skilled at managing competing priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

Maintains inventory records and transactions, ensuring accuracy & completeness. Reconciling packaging/WIP/finished goods inventory levels (onsite and 3rd party), investigating and analyzing variances, assisting with customer credit/debit note validation, and complete all inventory month end responsibilities, all while ensuring data integrity.
Ensures accurate and complete reporting of inventory physical counts.
Key stakeholder for the internal capital expenditure process: including analysis, balance sheet reconciliations & journal entries.
Various sales analyses and reporting.
Supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor role and responsibilities in their absence.
Collaborates with stakeholders on diverse initiatives ensuring continual analysis and identifying improvement opportunities.
Supports external audit requirements through the preparation of accurate working papers.
Other ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned.
Manage the internal CAPEX approval process.

Requirements:

A Diploma/Degree in accounting or finance and related accounting/analysis experience.
Successful completion of an Accounting designation (CPA).
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (advanced level in MS Excel) and other Windows Applications.
Working knowledge of financial / operational database ERP systems (experience with AS400 is considered an asset);
Strong interpersonal skills partnered with the ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the organization.
Ability to prioritize competing demands through excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Achieves success when working independently and is a proven team player.
An enthusiastic, processoriented, selfstarter who ensures accuracy with the utmost regard to confidentiality.

SofinaW1

Sofina Foods Inc.

is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA').

Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.