-Sr. Accountant-

About us...

The Crop Management Network serves and responds to the complex needs of farmers and fields in a way that nourishes the growing demand for improved soil health, productivity, and sustainability. Through reliable collaborative farmer partnerships, CMN utilizes smarter, field-specific solutions to get the most out of every acre.

CMN is a joint venture consisting of local employee ownership with retail locations in the communities of Castor, Alliance, Edberg, Daysland, Vegreville, Fort Saskatchewan, Holden, Stettler, Onoway, Mayerthorpe and Camrose. Complementing our service model at CMN, Crop Management Logistics Inc. (CML) is a fully integrated logistical service that provides safe, reliable & bulk transportation of dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer and grain commodities. CML fleet of 15 trucks operates throughout central Alberta and provides service to local growers, agricultural-based businesses, and fertilizer retailers year-round.

The Position...

The Sr. Accountant is accountable for all day-to-day financial reporting processes and procedures to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of bank reporting, monthly financial and management reporting. In addition, the Sr. Accountant is accountable for ensuring appropriate financial and business processes and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards, sales tax requirements and corporate tax requirements.

This Sr. Accountant will report into the Camrose head office location on a regular basis however can work remotely outside of scheduled meetings.

Responsibilities...

• Lead all financial reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial monthly reporting.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to finance team members.
• Ensure all financial reporting process and procedure documentation are reviewed regularly to ensure they are efficient and effective.
• Perform variance analysis on monthly financial statements to budget and investigate variances to proactively address any business and financial reporting process issues.
• Support regional and functional managers during annual budget and forecasting processes to ensure timely and accurate information for decision-making.
• Monitor and implement internal controls, processes and procedures to ensure internal policy, regulatory, and tax compliance.
• Manage external financial and non-financial audits.
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and review of risk areas
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset listing and amortization schedules
• Assist with GST tax preparation and filing
• Assist with financial audits
• Analyze cost accumulation by department
• On-going cash flow planning.

Qualifications...

• CPA designation or working towards accounting designation is strongly preferred
• Degree in business and/or accounting
• Minimum 3 years’ progressive experience within a finance department with P&L and balance sheet responsibility
• Exposure and/or experience with equipment or tagged capital asset accounting desirable
• Strong knowledge of, commitment to, and experience in the application of financial controls and generally accepted accounting policies
• Solid understanding of financial accounting/management principles; ability to recommend application to new situations
• Experience in audit and budgeting would be an asset
• Strong computer literacy with advanced working skills in Microsoft Office Suite with the demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and processes
• Power BI experience and asset
• Proficient in excel and analyzing data in excel
• Excellent organization and time management skills; demonstrates ability to exercise professional judgement and gauge urgency of matters while managing multiple competing task and deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable building relationships to promote effective performance; ability to influence others towards shared outcomes
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Canadian taxes would be an asset
• Proven ability to provide problem-solving solutions and effectively deal with conflict
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibilities as experience grows

Crop Management Network Inc. is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

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