Junior Accountant
About The Position
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences. Our head office located in Kingsville, ON is currently seeking a Junior Accountant to join our team. The accountant will work to prepare, analyze, and review financial statements using generally accepted accounting principles. Preparation of reports and summaries for management to track and understand organizational performance. The accountant will also work closely with others in the finance department to make recommendations based on analyses of trends in the data and other ad hoc projects upon request. Values: To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting or finance required
- Strong computer proficiency (Excel)
- Demonstrate a desire to learn, possess a good attitude, and work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills, ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and pay close attention to detail.
- Understand the relationship between Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the general ledger.
- Ability to interact with other employees in professional manner to resolve invoice approval and coding questions
- Ability to recognize issues, make recommendations, and seek guidance for solutions/improvements.
- Ability to create reports and present information
Nice To Haves
- experience with Microsoft Navision or similar ERP system a plus.
Responsibilities
- Reconciles accounts, posts journal entries, and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position
- Prepares financial reports, accounting statements and other documents that project the organization's financial position
- Reviews financial statements for completeness, accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements
- Provides technical accounting advice to functional or operational managers to help them develop budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
- Oversees accounting operations, accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
