Review journal entries and/or work completed by the outsource team
Coordinate, prepare and/or review journal entries and work completed by the outsource team for period end close accruals, prepaids, reversals, stat adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations
Coordinate with other teams to receive information required for calculating/posting accruals/prepaids
Review monthly closing activities for the Retail business
Coordinate and control with the outsource team the closing process within the ERP systems
Perform review of trial balances (e.g., accruals, transaction types)
Complete variance analysis of Prepaid Expenses and Accruals as part of the month end close activities
Complete intercompany and intersystem analysis when necessary for Allocations crossing Legal entities and ERPs
Transition activities for tasks transitioning from other areas (ie: Retail Center of Excellence) to RTR
Develop, implement, and calculation of Allocation methodologies and communications with stakeholders
Collaborate with the Supervisor, Period End Close & Accounting Support, Retail to develop, implement, consistently apply, and update Allocation and Period End Close governance protocols and policies
Support on-going initiatives and projects as required

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
2+ years accounting experience, Financial Statement preparation a plus
Experience in finance-related role preferable (preference given to those with an accounting designation)
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent computer skills (ERP – PeopleSoft and SAP; Microsoft Office-Excel)
Capacity to learn multiple processes and support other positions
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
Highly detail oriented
Process improvement mindset
Agriculture business knowledge considered an asset
Knowledge of accounting principles; IFRS experience is considered an asset

Benefits

comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage
life insurance
disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
retirement program with generous matching employer contributions
paid vacation, sick days and holidays
paid personal and maternity/parental leaves
Employee and Family Assistance Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

journal entriesaccrualsprepaidsbalance sheet reconciliationsvariance analysisintercompany analysisallocation methodologiesfinancial statement preparationaccounting principlesIFRS

Soft Skills

analytical skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsprioritization skillsorganizational skillsdetail orientedprocess improvement mindsetcapacity to learncollaborationstakeholder communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountingaccounting designation