Senior Accountant

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team of professionals supporting local farms and farm families to expand their participation in growing market share within and around the communities supported by AGRIS Co-operative?

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. Is looking for a motivated and detail oriented Senior Accountant to join our Team. Work under the direction of the CFO as the Senior Accountant, you are responsible for complete and accurate accounts for all assets, liabilities, equity and receipts and disbursements for AGRIS Co-operative and its Subsidiaries. Ensures that related accounting and control activities meet generally accepted accounting principles and are in line with sound financial control procedures. Leveraging all data points available develops recommendations and provides leadership in implementing processes to monitor quality and accuracy of information to guide the achievement of volume growth and contribute to profitability to create long term value for the farmer owners.

What will you be responsible for:

• Provide and promote an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.
• Responsible for the preparation, accuracy and distribution of all monthly and annual accounting reports and financial statements meeting deadlines in accordance with GAAP and provincial and federal regulations where applicable.
• Responsible for the timely generation, review and distribution of selected reports such as sales, gross income, and inventory reports and detail/summary information.
• Complete the inventory valuation functions and gross margin reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and patronage.
• Review monthly financial results with management with perspective to interpret accounting information to better solve problems related to financial results, inventory control, services and contracts.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance data automation and improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Recommend and monitor a system of internal controls for the protection and accurate accounting of assets, liabilities and equity.
• Coordinate and assist with the annual external audit process.
• Foster appropriate cross training focus and team perspective within the area and related support groups to enhance control, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Foster communication and co-operation with branch staff to improve and enhance the sharing of information and develop processes to enhance control, effectiveness, efficiency and reporting.
• Mentor and participate in training of other members of accounting team and branch staff.
• Understand and follow the Company's health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for this job:

• University and or college degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required
• 4 to 6 years experience in financial analysis, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. or equivalent experience.
• Preference given for individuals working toward or holding a professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. advanced formulae, macro, VLOOKUP & pivot table).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High degree of accuracy
• Maintain a valid drivers license.
• Travel as required.

If you are interested in furthering your leadership career as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our owners, we want to meet with you

About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a dynamic and successful farmer-owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality energy, agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers and owners. AGRIS is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy and energy services.

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a 100 per cent farmer-owned grain marketing and farm-input supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer-owners in 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex, and Lambton counties.

The co-operative is a partner in Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-operative is a member-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.

AGRIS has branches located in Brigden, Chatham, Cottam, Dutton, Glencoe, Leamington, Muirkirk, Rochester, Stoney Point, Thamesville, Thamesville East, Tupperville and Wheatley.

AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,564.00-$86,489.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person