Job Title: Plant Accountant
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Plant Controller
Location: Brampton, ON
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Greenfield Global, we believe great businesses are built by great people.
We're looking for a Plant Accountant to join our Brampton Packaging Facility and play a key role in supporting operational excellence, financial performance, and continuous improvement. This is more than a traditional accounting role. You'll work closely with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to help drive informed business decisions and ensure the financial health of a growing manufacturing operation.
This role follows a hybrid work arrangement, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home each week.
Why Greenfield?At Greenfield, we're united by a shared purpose: creating sustainable solutions that support a healthier planet and a lower-carbon future.
Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. We're proud of the relationships we build, the challenges we solve, and the opportunities we create for our people to grow.
When you join Greenfield, you'll find:
- Meaningful work with real business impact
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your career
- Exposure to manufacturing operations and business leadership
- A culture that values people, development, and continuous improvement
As the Plant Accountant, you'll help ensure the accuracy of financial and inventory information that drives day-to-day business decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing inventory accounting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Supporting product costing and manufacturing accounting activities
- Participating in month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
- Partnering with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and operational performance
- Supporting physical inventory counts and investigating inventory variances
- Assisting with purchasing, accounts payable, and procurement-related activities
- Maintaining inventory and product master data within ERP systems
- Supporting internal controls, audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements
- Contributing to process improvements and systems enhancement projects, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 initiatives
- Providing analysis and insights that support operational and financial decision-making
You enjoy working where finance meets operations and thrive in an environment where you can make a measurable impact.
Qualifications- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, inventory, cost accounting, or operational finance
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP systems
- CPA designation or progress toward certification
- Experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
- Knowledge of inventory management and cost accounting principles
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to supporting their success both inside and outside of work.
- Competitive salary: $75,000-$95,000
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings program with company contributions
- Generous vacation and paid time off
- Learning and development opportunities
- Meaningful and challenging work
- A people-first culture focused on growth, communication, and engagement
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Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, inventory, cost accounting, or operational finance
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP systems
- CPA designation or progress toward certification
- Experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
- Knowledge of inventory management and cost accounting principles
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are provided in each region (401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada, pension in Ireland). A matching contribution in the U.S. and references to strong retirement options signal solid long-term support.
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Healthcare Strength — Group medical, dental, and vision coverage extends to employees and their families. The offering is characterized as strong, with additional support through an Employee Assistance Program.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing supports include a fitness subsidy and an Employee Assistance Program. Tuition reimbursement and recognition elements augment the package beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Since 1989, Greenfield Global has been the leading supplier of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom blended solutions and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships. Greenfield’s primary markets are renewable fuels, beverage alcohols, life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care and industrials. Annually, the company fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries through its extensive global supply chain, which includes 5 alcohol distilleries, 5 blending and packaging facilities, and 8 warehouses allowing Greenfield to deliver within 1-3 days. The company also operates one of the largest anaerobic digestion facilities in North America, converting more than 120,000 MT of source-separated organics every year to produce renewable natural gas. Greenfield’s low-carbon ethanol helps industry decarbonize and meet net-zero targets, while its team of researchers and engineers continue to innovate and produce other sustainable fuels and chemicals such as green hydrogen, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable natural gas. The company’s mission statement is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Greenfield Global is family owned and operated and has been awarded “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” Platinum-level designation since 2015.
