Accounting Specialist

Position Title: Accounting Specialist
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42545
The Accounting Specialist, reports to the Manager, Finance Accounting Canada and is responsible for providing support on period-end closing activities, general accounting, with a focus on cash management, finance transformation and compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Review and monitor daily cash positions
• Maintain accurate financial records and transactions and ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations and company policies
• Additional resource to support managing Deduction levels
• Cost avoidance behind Double Dipping project
• Support the timely production and submission of statutory and internal financial reports for payroll, tax, risk management and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Support annual external and internal audit schedules, internal coordination and documentation for timely and successful audits
• Support accurate completion of financial reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly, yearly) in accordance with Company accounting standards
• Support regional month-end close activities, perform reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Focus on continuous process improvement to increase effectiveness and efficiency
• Collaborate with the other finance departments to support overall regional goals and objectives. (Ops Finance, ISC, Commercial).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree Business Administration/Commerce with concentration/major in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize department's work in a dynamic environment

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Strong technical, analytical and systems skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Experience with SAP and OneStream is an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Self-starter, ability to work independently

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity and trust
• Business acumen: can explain the story behind the numbers and recommend solutions
• Exceptional communicator and business partner
• Strong analytical abilities and problem solving skills
• Result oriented, hands on, highly motivated, and autonomous
• Displays self-awareness and ability to deal with ambiguity and change

Compensation Package : $52,600.00 - $70,200.00 . CAD annually
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Finance
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)