Come join the transformation at Westpoint Naturals. We are building a national better-for-you CPG brand. Come and join our team at this exciting time.

An established health food distribution company is seeking an experienced and operationally minded Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate will be driven with a strong technical accounting background. Specific experience with cost accounting and manufacturing is required.

Reporting to the Owner, this is a “hands on” role with an opportunity to make a significant impact on our company. You will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial reports and supporting the Owner with information needs in a fast-paced environment that will draw on your proven skills and experience. You will have strong accounting and business skills and understand distribution and inventory management. You will be assisting with accounting, inventory costing, planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day financial activities and transactions and complete the posting process for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, banking, payroll, and provincial/federal reporting requirements
Cash flow forecasting and projection
Inventory costing and SKU analysis with experience handling high volume and high velocity SKU movement
Ensure ongoing optimization of accounting and inventory management software
Pricing, margin analysis and ability to reconcile margin targets
Fixed and variable costing
Maintain cost standards for materials and labour including BOM management
Analysis of inventory adjustments including physical inventories and cycle counts
Prepare monthly and annual operating budgets and forecasts and account for any budget variances and report significant discrepancies
Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures and stream-line day-to-day financial processes
Ensure that all inputs to product pricing models are derived from accurate data and applicable rate
Preparation of monthly and year-end balance sheets, profit and loss statements and internal financial packages including related variance and account analysis, sales dashboards, reporting and expense statements
Maintain a comprehensive system of accounting records
Identify opportunities for improvement, propose solutions and set up processes
Ensure that financial reports comply with current accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Assist with any other projects as assigned
Assist with any accounting related questions
File Worksafe, EHT, GST Refund, Corporate Tax Instalments
Manage AP and AR
Assist with implementation of new accounting and inventory management software

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field
5 years experience in full-cycle accounting
Strong food production or manufacturing industry experience mandatory
Proficiency in using Distributec ERP
Experience implementing new software systems preferred (ERP, CRM)
Advanced level Excel skills including advanced functions
Analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills are required
Ability to multitask and prioritize your workload
Strong sense of self-motivation and accountability
Ability to coach and mentor team of accounting clerks to develop their skills and capabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location: In person

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