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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Job description – Farming Operational Segment

Summary:

This is an opportunity to be an integral part of the Accounting Team at Lipman Family Farms, responsible for providing key decision support to executive leadership in a fast growing, nation-wide fresh produce company. This role provides vital financial performance information and analysis to Sr. Management and ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Lipman Family Farms offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, RRSP, flexible scheduling, etc.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

• Lead 1 to 2 staff accountants
• Preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations with analysis and explanations
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries
• Review journal entries to ensure accuracy
• Communicate with company stakeholders regarding financial questions and research
• Develop procedures and process improvements
• Provide guidance and training to Staff accountants & Accounting Clerks
• Participate in year-end external financial statement audit
• Maintain general ledger chart of accounts and reporting structure in company ERP and reporting system
• Prepare and update various forecasts across multiple locations monthly.
• Investigate discrepancies in monthly cost reports and effectively communicate findings to relevant managers, including those at the farm level.
• Review and research intercompany transactions for proper elimination
• Assist with the preparation of weekly profit reports.
• Develop procedures and process improvements
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5 years proven success in a similar role
• Leadership/supervisory experience in Accounting
• Proclivity for attention to detail, organization and follow-through
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately is critical
• Advanced computer skills; particularly Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills and Strong business acumen
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience in agriculture or manufacturing industries a plus
• Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or Microsoft Power BI a plus

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter, ON