Junior Accountant

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Junior Accountant to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Compliance and Accounts Receivable, this role will be responsible for processing receipts, sending invoices, and assisting with the preparation of reports. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our Guelph location.

What You Will Do:

• Generate and review invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of invoices to the accounting system
• Collaborate with relevant departments to gather necessary information for invoicing and reconciliations
• Record and reconcile daily cash receipts
• Verify and apply payments to appropriate customer accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in cash transactions
• Assisting the preparation of journal entries for various financial transactions, and review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy before journal entry posting
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of various general ledger accounts
• Work closely with auditors to provide requested information and address inquiries
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements in financial reporting
• Preparation and remittance of GST/HST
• Provide backup support to the Accounts Receivable Administrator by answering customer calls regarding payments and assisting with payment processing
• Other duties and projects as required

What You Need to Succeed:

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1 year of relevant experience in accounting or similar role
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, specifically Excel
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or NAV is considered an asset

Why Join Semex/Boviteq:

Health & Wellness

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development catalog and opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex /Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We're not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let's talk

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We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.