Accounting Intern

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your workout buddies grab GoodTo Go Keto certified bars. And your pup begs for a Cookie Pal treat, our human-grade, vegan dog treats.

At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

Come work with a new Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, passion and fun.

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our **Accounting Intern.**

**Position Summary/Objective**:
As the Accounting Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with special projects within the Controllership team with a special focus on Accounts Payable.

The Accounting Intern plays a critical role in supporting the Finance department to ensure that all accounting processes and documentation are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s core values
- Work with the team to implement and hold the business accountable for the PO to pay process within the organization
- Become an expert in the PO to Pay Process at Riverside and help educate the business on the processes
- Create SOP’s for the Accounts Payable team.
- Validate company wide vendor master data as it relates to the Finance department
- Assist the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team as need such as entering purchase invoices into to the accounting system and assisting with cash settlements
- Support other areas of the finance department including: Accounts Receivable, Treasury, month end activities
- Data entry of financial transactions into SAP
- Maintain supplier files
- Keeps the work atmosphere** FUN** by keeping it light and welcoming
- Other duties as assigned

**Reporting Relationships**

The Accounting Intern reports to the Assistant Controller.

No positions report to the Accounting Intern

**Skills & Abilities**
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal, **OWNERSHIP** and communication skills; good mathematical skills
- ** TEAM **player with ability to work effectively across organizations and cross culturally interfacing with all levels of management in a global setting
- ** PASSIONATE** with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and **ADAPTABILITY**:

- Demonstrates **HUMILITY** throughout the company on a daily basis
- Aptitude to exhibit, **RESPECT** and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment
- Strong computer skills, intermediate level or above for Microsoft Office 2007 Word, Excel and Outlook

**What We Offer**:

- MadeGood and GoodTo Go products at employee prices
- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits and Long-Term Disability insurance with all premiums paid by the company
- RSP matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Values-based leadership
- Fun activities such as Family Day at Canada’s Wonderland, Canada Day Celebration, Escape Room and more

**How to Apply**:
Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.