Compliance Accountant

At Freshouse Foods, we create custom protein items with the help and direction of our partners. We want to build our creations to meet and exceed our customers needs.

With over 60 years of major retail and foodservice experience, our expertise in product development has enabled us to react swiftly to customer wants and expectations. Our flexibility and versatility on our production floors allow us to offer an array of retail, foodservice, and healthcare products.

Job Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Georgetown, ON. The Compliance Accountant, reporting to the Vice President of Sales, is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and negotiating fines related to post-production activities and logistics shipments. The Compliance Accountant will also work with cross-functional teams to provide insights to improve operational efficiencies and reduce the costs of fines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Create and maintain the database for fines, root causes of fines, and resolutions to disputes.
Working with various departments, generate weekly reports for senior leadership to review on cost, type, cause, and level of fines.
Utilize previous enforcement and risk mitigation experience to develop and implement strategies that enhance compliance measures.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identifying potential areas of non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain effective compliance processes and improve operations.
Analyze and interpret vendors’/suppliers’ logistics policies.
Investigate and respond to compliance-related incidents, ensuring swift resolution and implementing preventive measures.
Provide financial reporting support to Operations, Sales, and Logistics.
Other projects and duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost/compliance accounting or related field.
Strong understanding of dispute resolution
Experience in data analysis and database management.
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Retail portals.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Work Environment

Mainly office.
Exposure to Plant environment – cold, noisy, and busy.
PPE required when on plant floor.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-20

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Compliance Accountant