Accounting Analyst

**Job Title**: Accounting Analyst, Milk Supply

**Location**: Greater Toronto Area

**About Us**:
Welcome to Lactalis Canada - where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more

**About the opportunity**:
The Milk Supply Accounting Analyst provides analytical support to the department, plant operations and Operational Finance, and supports the Milk Supply Accounting Manager in preparation and analysis of month end results within deadlines. The Analyst plays a key support role in preparation of the annual budget and operating results. In addition, the Analyst executes special projects and requests related to co-packing activities.

**The attributes we are looking for**:

- Support Milk Supply Accounting Managers in meeting all deadlines, including preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, and other key reporting activities.
- Preparing and booking various journal entries in order to close the fiscal month.
- Communicate and work closely with the Operations Finance teams within the plants and at Corporate level to ensure accuracy and timeliness in milk declarations and accruals.
- Prepare the milk utilization declarations for several plants and submit to the Provincial Milk Boards within deadlines, prepare and submit sales and manufacturing data to Statistics Canada on a monthly basis within deadlines.
- Generate the balance sheet account reconciliations for the g/l accounts where the liability and payments are booked for the several plants assigned
- Produce the milk payment accruals for several plants, ensuring they are properly calculated respecting the milk payment standards in each Province.
- Optimize SAP reporting and functionality to facilitate timely identification and analysis of operating issues. Communicate with I.T. team to question, understand and implement SAP processes to enhance reporting performance. Update the activity types for the milk prices in SAP as needed.
- Perform audit activities including financial performance results. Communicate with both internal and external audit staff in preparing accounting data. Assist auditors in their requests to verify milk declarations or related accounting transactions.
- Generate and submit various reports such as the monthly organic milk usage report, butterfat usage reports to the Dairy Farmers of Canada and the monthly updating of the milk payments database.
- Review and investigate Milk Collection Profit & Loss line items, follow-up with plants when issues arise.

**What you will bring**:

- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting plus a professional accounting designation or in a senior level of program (CPA).
- Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience including minimum six (6) months’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably within Dairy Industry.
- Team player with excellent analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
- SAP manufacturing experience with knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOMs) & Recipes
- Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Proficient with standard office computer technology including Microsoft Office products with a very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to communicate and develop strong working relationships at plant and corporate level to prepare and present data for review and action.
- Strong problem-solving skills, determining root cause & following through to resolve issues, both internally & externally.

**What Lactalis will offer**:
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

- A Competitive Base Salary
- A Performance-Based Bonus System
- 4 Weeks of Vacation
- Benefits starting day 1
- A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
- Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
- A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
- Learning and Development opportunities
- A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
- **Our ESG commitment**:_

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the p