Reporting to the Controller, and as a member of the Accounts team, responsible for daily accounting entries in AP and assisting in monthly and year-end operations reporting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company professionally and positively in all internal and external interactions
• Work independently while collaborating effectively as a cross functional team member.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready records and work practices.
• Responsible for maintaining a well-organized, tidy workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including holiday relief.
• Functions as a team member.
• Must adhere and be committed to our company values: hard work, high standards, honesty and harmony

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide leadership over full‑cycle accounts payable for the mills, ensuring accurate coding, proper authorization, and sound financial judgment in the review and processing of invoices.
• Oversee the validation of invoices against contracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with commercial terms and internal controls.
• Act as a primary liaison with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve complex invoice discrepancies, contractual issues, and process gaps.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of transactions in alignment with company policies, approval frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Manage weekly payment cycles, including EFTs, wire transfers, and cheque runs, while maintaining strong cash‑flow awareness.
• Maintain and enhance vendor master data integrity, ensuring organized, up‑to‑date, and audit‑ready accounts payable records.
• Lead vendor statement reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving outstanding issues.
• Perform period‑end reconciliations for intercompany accounts, accruals, commissions, and other key general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and validate accruals for outstanding liabilities as part of the month‑end close process.
• Oversee shop inventory reconciliations and ensure accurate month‑end reporting of related balance sheet accounts.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency across the division, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the Controller with complex period‑end and year‑end close activities, audits, and special projects requiring advanced analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Participate in cross‑training and provide support across senior accounting functions to ensure strong team coverage and operational resilience.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi‑company or multi‑entity environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of inventory processes, costing methodologies, and operational accounting

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled or completed CPA program or equivalent

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong accounting, financial, and analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and support sound decision‑making
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and their application in an operational environment
• Ability to convert and interpret metric/imperial measurements and multiple currency units with accuracy
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with a goal‑oriented approach to managing responsibilities and deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
• Proven problem‑solving ability, with the capacity to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Investigative mindset with strong analytical follow‑through to resolve discrepancies and identify root causes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and complex spreadsheet management)

Salary: $70,281.00 – $75,552.00