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Staff Accountant

Type: Full Time Permanent Position

Location: Summerside, PE OR Charlottetown, PE

Description:

 

Staff Accountant – Full-Time Permanent

Amalgamated Dairies Limited 

Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a producer-owned, independent cooperative with dairy processing plants and a retail food distribution facility spread throughout PEI. For 70 years, we have processed fresh milk from PEI farms to produce premium dairy products, including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and canned milk. Our quality dairy products are in kitchens and restaurants across PEI and Canada.

Position Overview: 

The Staff Accountant role is a vital component of our Finance Team, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller. This position is essential for maintaining the precision and timeliness of our financial reports. Responsibilities include managing general ledger accounts, posting accurate journal entries, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

We are looking for a professionally minded individual who is detail-oriented and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication abilities are crucial as you will collaborate with team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial procedures. If you are prepared to uphold our standards of financial excellence, we invite you to apply.

Location: Charlottetown, PE or Summerside, PE (work location flexible)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, daytime shifts only.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Wage rate: $23.55 – $25.48
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance.
  • Personal Spending Accounts (PSA) – dedicated fund for well-being expenses.
  • Personalized training programs for ongoing skill improvement and career growth.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential assistance for personal and work challenges.
  • Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees.
  • The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI’s dairy farmers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Timely posting of journal entries including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and corrections to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
  • Collecting supporting documentation and maintaining organized records.
  • Reviewing and reconciling intercompany transactions and credit card activities.
  • Preparing and coding vendor invoices for Accounts Payable processing.
  • Conducting monthly filings of third-party compliance reports.
  • Undertaking special projects and providing ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of related accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Education and Training:
  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Accounting required.

How to apply:

Interested in joining our team? Click here to apply!

Competition ends June 12, 2024, at 4:00PM

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.


Job Expires:June 12, 2024 4:00pm