Senior Accountant

Terra Nova Truss

Terra Nova Truss is rapidly growing and has a career opportunity for an experienced, energetic, efficient, and independent individual. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, that includes a competitive salary and group benefits. We also offer a collaborative team-orientated atmosphere and appreciate people who are highly motivated and enthusiastic with the goal to ensure the company is successful.

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

REPORTS TO: President/VP of Finance

BASIC FUNCTION: The Senior Accountant is responsible for auditing and controlling organizational finances across all product lines and departments. The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with regulatory standards. The Senior Accountant will work closely with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

SALARY: $75,000-$80,000 per annum

JOB LOCATION: In-Office (Monday-Friday)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Managing a team of administrative accounting staff while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Evaluates team performance, undertaking corrective actions where necessary.
• Fosters a safe and positive work environment and helps to resolve issues and concerns.
• Ensures that personnel comply with Company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Establishes and maintains internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Maintains the business' fixed asset register and assists with capital expenditure approvals.
• Completes research into CAPEX and the expected return on investment of equipment.
• Ensures compliance with tax regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Prepares monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reports for the business in accordance with ASPE.
• Act as liaison with company legal counsel and other external stakeholders as required.
• Ensures record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and governmental agencies.
• Identifies, creates, and analyzes KPIs and financial dashboards in coordination with other organizational stakeholders.
• Sets performance-related metrics for team and monitors their achievement.
• Submits regulatory reporting including for harmonized sales tax.
• Ensures that organization is compliant with relevant legislated reporting and remittance requirements.
• Coordinates annual reporting with auditors at fiscal year end and provides explanations of transactions.
• Producing periodic financial reports and coordinates with external accountancy firm.
• Contributes to the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budget.
• Carries out variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.
• Ensures accuracy of intercompany transactions as well as monthly and annual journal entries.
• Compiles monthly bank reporting for review before submission.
• Responsible for organizational cash flow, including coordinating expenditures with other organizational stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains standard cost models for wood components.
• Monitors and analyzes production costs, material usage, and labor efficiency.
• Oversees monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation processes.
• Coordinates with Purchasing Agent to ensure organization has reasonable inventory levels.
• Develops and reviews financial reports to analyze operational results.
• Proactively seeks to streamline and improve accounting and administrative functions at the company and develops and executes strategies aligned with business goals.
• Completes research and development on processes that will improve speed and accuracy of accounting functions.
• Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and undertaking actions to ensure the collections are managed effectively.
• Reviews and approves credit extended to large customers.
• Reviews and maintains accounts payable procedures including signing cheques and approvals.
• Completion of daily accounting tasks such as invoicing and payables.
• Completes additional duties as required by executive team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2-3 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with accounting principles, procedures, financial statements, financial analysis, and general ledger functions.
• University accounting degree or equivalent experience in accounting field.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of SAGE 300 is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general office etiquette, legible handwriting, and telephone manners.
• Working knowledge of computers and business and word processing software including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, speaking and transcription.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow written and oral work instructions.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management. Hours may be extended during month-end and year-end to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience in the wood products or building materials industry is beneficial.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a positive disposition and strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to develop work relationships while effectively supervising staff.
• Must have own transportation and the ability to travel between facilities as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person