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Accountant

Lufa Farms

Lufa Farms

Accounting & Finance
United States
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023

Accounting Administration & HR - VSL Offices

Full-time

Presence: On site

Contract position : No

Description
At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system, a massive undertaking that we couldn’t tackle without a strong team. With our company in constant expansion, we’re looking for a spreadsheet pro to become our future Accountant. The Accountant will support the Accounting and Administration departments with the day-to-day accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting activities, and the realization of various special projects, such as financial ERP system implementation. The right candidate is self-motivated, has strong analytical and organizational skills, and is extremely detail-oriented.
Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and financial reports and provide timely, accurate financial analysis;
Prepare journal entries;
Support with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes;
Support with the implementation of the new financial ERP system;
Support with various IT projects that impact the accounting department;
Support with the development and implementation of dashboards and management reports;
Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and business processes that improve the operations and effectiveness of the company;
Build relationships with other departments and help create system solutions to accurately record operating activities;
Support with audits (annual audited financial statements, ad hoc tax audits);
Prepare various analyses as requested by Management;
Support with Board of Directors and shareholder presentations, as needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience;
A minimum of one year of applicable business experience;
Excellent skills in Excel/Google Sheets, Google Suite, and Information Systems Software;
Strong analytical background;
Sound technical skills, analytical ability, and a strong operational focus;
Articulate and excellent presentation preparation and delivery skills;
Detail-oriented, autonomous, and able to work on multiple projects at a time;
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken (English and French);
Well organized, rigorous, proactive, self-directed, and high adaptability to changes in a fast-moving environment.
Assets
Recognized accounting designation (CPA) (or in the process of obtaining);
Experience with Oracle NetSuite software;
Experience in financial ERP implementation;
Experience in food production, food delivery, grocery and/or real estate markets.
Schedule:
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
Compensation & benefits:
Salary to be determined based on experience and knowledge of the candidate;
You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);
Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counseling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.