Job Description

If you want to be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of financials - all while having fun doing it, apply to our

Sr. General Accountant

opportunity so we can meet you!

What You'll Love About Us:

Competitive salary Annual performance bonus 100% Company paid health, vision & dental benefits Sick pay Employee Assistance Program RRSP/DPSP matching Opportunities for training & advancement 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service

Perks, Perks, Perks!

Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy -

you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!

What You'll Do:

Assist in month-end closing and prepare manual journal entries as necessary. Example - Prepaid expenses, accruals, bank transactions, etc. Assist Controller with maintaining existing financial controls and implementing new controls where necessary. Prepare detailed account reconciliations and analyze data. Lead Balance Sheet review on quarterly basis. Manage Fixed Asset system including setting up new Fixed assets and calculating appropriate depreciation. Support and assist with internal and external financial reporting. Act as Finance lead with external recycling companies Support Controller with cashflow forecasting and tracking. Reconcile all Bank Accounts monthly. Record and track retail sales and convert to Head Office ERP system. Assist with Audits of Retail Store Outlets and procedures for cash management and inventory control at those locations. Assume a leadership role to guide other accounting personnel in daily tasks. Participate in special projects as required.

What You Need to Get the Job Done:

Must have completed a University degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. Must hold a valid CPA designation or be in final stages of completion. At least 5 years accounting experience with progressive responsibility in a Corporate Accounting environment Must be knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting standards and able to apply same to day-to-day financial transactions. Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis Must have excellent research and analysis skills to compile and interpret Data. Should have experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. Full knowledge of corporate purchasing policies, processes, and procedures would be an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Teams required. Strong Organization Skills Must have strong decision-making skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement. Must have excellent written, verbal and collaborative skills (English Language)



We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.