Our client in the packaging industry is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in Aurora.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will manage full-cycle accounts payable, ensuring timely,
accurate, and efficient processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role also involves month-end/year-end close,
journal entries, bank and account reconciliations in a multi-plant environment. Additional responsibilities will include
travel and expense processing, credit card programs processing and administration, and treasury support/back-up. Position
will work closely with other accounting staff and Department Managers/Supervisors on accounting related issues.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
* Process accounts payable transactions, including invoices, purchase orders, and weekly payment run via
ACH/EFT/wire/cheque.
* Communicate with vendors, and other internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries
* Daily cash reconciliation to the ledger and cash forecast.
* Month end support including AP closing, expense accruals, journal entries and account(s) reconciliation.
* Administrator for the Concur expense reimbursement application.
* Management of the company credit card program.
* Timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts including prepaid, accruals, cash and intercompany.
* Assist with month-end close / year-end close / annual audit / annual physical inventory.
* Trained and serve as backup for the Accounts Receivable functions for vacation coverage and heavy workload.
* Trained and serve as backup for the Costing functions for vacation coverage and heavy workload.
* Assists other Dept. Managers, Supervisors, Directors, and VP's as necessary.
* Must embrace technology with the ability to learn custom Accounting and Order Processing software.
* Must comply with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department
specific SOP's.
* SOP's may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
* Employee Health and Safety
* SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on
eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
* SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's
* Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
* Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with
frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
* Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows
instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as needed
Qualifications: (education, experience, specific skills, machinery/tools, etc.)
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
* 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable and general accounting.
* Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office package software is essential.
* Higher level proficiency in Excel is preferred.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Excellent attention to detail is essential.
* Ability to work well in a team environment.
* Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
Physical Demands: (lifting X lbs., working at heights or underground, standing for long periods, etc.)
* Must be able to sit for extended periods of times. (consistently)
* Must be able to use phone, computer, fax, copier, shredder, etc. (consistently)
* Must be able to move and lift up to 40 lbs. (intermittently).
Working Conditions: (travel, working hours, any unusual environmental conditions, protective wear required, etc.)
* Office environment; use of computer, use of fax machine, copier, etc.
* Minimal travel may be required for conferences, seminars, etc.
* Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment if in the production areas.
* Eye protection
* Steel-toe shoes
* Hair net
* Hearing protection
Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by lawAcara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.