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Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

The Senior Accountant, Inventory contributes to the organization's reporting, including performing financial functions related to the maintenance of the accounting system ensuring strong internal controls, and responsible for monthly reconciliations and analysis of the company's operational activities.

What you will do:

• Financial Reporting: Partner with the Accounting Team to prepare entity-level and consolidated financial statements and management reports, with a primary focus on inventory and fixed assets, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and asset management.
• Monthly Close Process: Collaborate on the month and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, prioritizing best practices and efficiency while maintaining high quality. This includes preparing reconciliations, overseeing inventory counts, conducting financial analytics, and developing working papers to support the preparation of financial results.
• Financial Analysis: Preparation and review of month-end and year-end working papers, including Balance Sheet reconciliation reports and functional/departmental analysis reports.
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Contribute to the year-end audit efforts, including close collaboration with external auditors, and assist with the production of year end statutory accounts.
• Inventory and Cost Accounting: Manage the costs associated with manufacturing, materials, labor, and other expenses, ensuring accurate financial control and recognition. Establish and maintain inventory valuation methods, plan and supervise inventory counts, and validate vendor statements to ensure accurate reconciliation of physical inventories. Monitor and analyze inventory movements to assess their financial impact and maintain precise inventory records.
• Leadership: Identify learning opportunities and provide guidance while working cross-functionally with other teams.
• Identify cost accounting issues and improvements as they occur and recommend solutions.