Assistant Controller

1 week ago


Newmarket, Canada Eco Guardian Inc. Full time

**About the company**

Established in 2004, Eco Guardian Inc. (the “Company”) was recognized as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies by _Canadian Business _magazine for five consecutive years. We create environmentally sensible packaging and related items for a fast-emerging market of eco-conscious consumers who demand eco-conscious products. Operating from Newmarket, Ontario, we design, manufacture, and distribute single-use compostable food packaging and reusable shopping bags for consumers, food service companies, and commercial and institutional customers. In 2021, we won the Newmarket Chamber’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

**About the position**

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, Pricing and Costing, the Senior Accountant is reviews and approves all vendor bills, as well as invoices related to third party warehousing, freight, and Customs duties. Responsibilities include reviewing and updating the status of customer payments in Company systems; finalizing accounts and carrying out bank reconciliations; calculating distributor rebates and cash discounts; preparing monthly HST reports; carrying out month-end reviews; proposing and implementing accounting controls; identifying inefficiencies and presenting recommendations. Crucially, you will share our commitment to protecting the environment by offering products that are organic or eco-friendly in nature.

**What we offer**
- We will train and guide you toward delivering your best work
- A chance to further develop your Accounting and AP skills
- Instant access to new trends in the eco industry

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Accounting & AP_
- Review and approve all vendor bills - accounts payable, as well as third party warehousing, freight charges, and Customs duties
- Review and update status of customer payments in appropriate systems
- Carry out bank reconciliations and enter adjustments as needed
- Calculate distributor rebates and cash discounts, and carry out expense analysis
- Prepare monthly HST reports for review by supervisor
- Carry out month-end review and finalization of accounts
- Propose and implement approved accounting controls
- Handle other account-related tasks and special projects as assigned
- Keep up to date on best practices in bookkeeping
- Supervisory/Human Capital_
- Supervise small team of junior accountants
- Provide team members with healthy, safe, and respectful work environment
- Set priorities, develop work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals
- Meet with each team member regularly to review progress, plan ahead
- Keep up to date on matters relating to employment law and HR practices

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- College-level courses in bookkeeping or accounting
- CA or CMA designation preferred
- At least five (5) years of experience, with track record of success in overseeing and coaching team members, managing accounts payable, identifying inefficiencies, gathering information, and presenting recommendations to management
- Proficient in relevant computer software (including QuickBooks)
- Strong ability to compile, analyze, and interpret financial information
- Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles
- Fully comfortable with MS Office and video conferencing software
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills
- Solid interpersonal and written communication skills
- Excellent numerical and time management skills
- Solid understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure
- Willingness to work outside of regular business hours, as needed

**Our core values**

1. **E**veryone is Forward Thinking

2. **A**lways Do the Right Thing

3. **R**eal desire to be Growth Oriented

4. **T**ake time to Break Bread

5. **H**umbly Confident

**How to apply**

If you are passionate about working with numbers and eco-friendly product development at a fast-growing company, please send us your resume and cover letter.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NEWMARKET, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting and AP: 5 years (preferred)
- coaching direct reports: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CA or CMA designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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