Job Description

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Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
Are you an accounting or manufacturing systems professional who thrives in detail-driven, process-focused environments? This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the financial and operational backbone of a growing emulsions business.
Reporting directly to the Divisional Controller - Walker Emulsions, you will support the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of plant manufacturing data across multiple sites. You'll work hands-on with the division's ERP manufacturing system, ensuring pricing, costs, sales data, materials, and inventory are accurate and aligned with operational reality.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to expert for manufacturing data, collaborating closely with operations, procurement, and finance, and applying sound judgment to prioritize work in a fast-moving industrial environment.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000, based on experience and qualifications.
What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting transactional accuracy across Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and Work Orders within the ERP system
• Support maintaining and updating Bills of Materials, in collaboration with management
• Organizing, overseeing, and reconciling inventory counts
• Support setting up and maintaining new inventory items in the ERP
• Acting as the manufacturing system champion, supporting and training users across three operational sites
• Support creating and maintaining customer and vendor profiles
• Partnering with Procurement to understand cost changes and downstream impacts
• Supporting the integrity of the standard costing system, including variance review and communication
• Assisting with sales invoicing, confirming pricing and transactional accuracy
• Monitoring raw material pricing trends and assisting with analysis
• Support reviewing and processing accounts payable invoices
• Supporting monthly General Ledger reconciliations
• Participating in operational and financial meetings to stay connected to the business and provide meaningful financial insight

Here's What You Need
2-3 years of accounting or business experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
A valid G Driver's License with a clean abstract
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and operational data
Solid understanding of accounting principles and guidelines
The ability to explain technical or financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues
Highly organized, methodical, and comfortable working with structured processes
Strong computer and ERP skills, with the ability to generate reports and track data effectively
Comfortable working independently, using sound judgment and discretion
Clear and confident verbal communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings
Strong written communication skills, including editing and proofreading
You become part of a team you can count on
A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
Leaders who support your growth and success
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance
Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
This is a great opportunity for professionals in the emulsions or manufacturing space who want broader exposure, stronger cross-functional involvement, and a chance to become a key contributor in a technically sophisticated, data-driven environment.
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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