Accounting Clerk - Winnipeg, Canada - Prairie West Ice Cream

Description

Accounting Clerk

Established in 2005, Prairie West Ice Cream has been a private-label ice-cream supplier for a range of customers across Canada.

The company got its start servicing the private-label needs of a large retailer. Today, the local ownership group continues to invest heavily in developing the largest ice cream production facility in Manitoba. The plant is currently HACCP, BRC, and Peanut-Free certified.


Summary

The role of the accounting clerk has been designed to provide administrative and accounting support to Prairie West Ice Cream.

This position is expected to grow as the employee becomes more experienced and skilled. The focus initially will be on providing administrative support, processing reports and entering transactions. As the employee develops, more focus will be placed on analysis, oversight, and planning. High-level functions will have oversight from external accountants.


Responsibilities
Full-cycle accounting with QuickBooks

• Enter all regular transactions, including bills, invoices, deposits and payments.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Generate monthend income statements and balance sheets.
• Review monthend income statements and balance sheets for accuracy.

Inventory Management

• Assist in the oversight of monthend inventory counts
• Enter purchase orders into ERP system
• Assist in the tracking of ingredients, WIP and finished goods inventory
• Quantify and value inventory

Reporting for External Users

• Prepare monthly and quarterly bank covenant reports
• Prepare monthly sales reports for broker commissions
• Prepare rebate reports for clients, vendors and distributors
• Reconcile rebates to verify accuracy
• Work with management to determine future projects and assess applicability for government programs

Assist in Budget Preparation

• Work with management to determine production volumes and capital expenditures
• Work with management and external accountants to assist in the preparation of budgets

Assist in Cash Flow

• Assist in the preparation of future cash flow projections
• Identify cash flow concerns to management, including shortages which will require financing, or excesses which may allow for dividends

Assist in Taxation

• Consider the impact of significant transactions on taxes paid by the entity, including potential tax rebates for capital purchases,
• Review government bulletins on income tax and PST and ensure compliance with those programs

Administration

• General office administration including the ordering of office supplies
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Reception duties
• Liaisons with office suppliers and company relations ( Canadian Linen, Congebec etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in business administration, accounting or a related field is required
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Detailoriented
• Self motivated
• Reliable and dependable
• Prior experience in a professional workplace is an asset
• Experience with accounting and / or ERP software such as QuickBooks is an asset

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How soon can you start working for our company?

Work Location:
In person