Junior Accountant

Toronto, ON - Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description


Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island; Lethbridge, Alberta; and Jamestown, North Dakota; and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick with sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.The farming division of Cavendish Farms includes sites that produce potatoes for processing plants in Prince Edward Island and Jamestown, North Dakota. The Cavendish Farms Research Centre breeds and develops new varieties of potatoes for a changing environment. There are also sites in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia where seed potatoes are grown for both internal and external customers.The role of Junior Accountant is being added to support our Senior Accountant in PE who is responsible for finance and accounting functions within the farming division. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of accounting.Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and analyze general ledger accounts
  • Weekly & periodic financial reporting
  • Liaise with operational & financial professionals
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual tax and audit packages
  • Assist with compliance responsibilities to meet internal control requirements
  • Adherence to accounting policies and procedures
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree with accounting concentration
  • Enrolled in the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation Program, or desire to pursue
  • Strong technology aptitude \xe2\x80\x93 Proficient with MS Office Suite (JD Edwards experience is an asset)
  • Continuous Improvement mindset
  • Energized by working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Cavendish Farms offers a great benefits package and competitive salary plus:
  • A flexible health, drug, dental and vision plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
  • Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
  • RRSP matching program
  • Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
  • Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the JD Irving, Limited group of companies
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:Please apply online. An up-to-date resume of experience, education and accounting courses completed is required.We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.To learn more about our products and services, click .Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.Additional Information
  • Posting Date: Apr 22, 2024
Previous Job SearchesMy ProfileCreate and manage profiles for future opportunities.My SubmissionsTrack your opportunities.DisclaimerPlease be cautious of false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as J.D. Irving, Limited.J.D. Irving, Limited would never request money from job seekers, nor request personal information beyond what is required for a resume. We routinely report suspicious activities and accounts and we ask anyone who has received messages from a fraudulent account to do the same. If you have questions about the validity of an offer, please contact .\xc2\xa9 J.D. Irving, Limited. All rights reserved. \xe2\x84\xa2 is a trademark of Irving Licensing Inc., used under licence.An outstanding team dedicated to providing the best in products and service.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2293727
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $48000 - 57000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON - Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned