Junior Accountant

at  Mariposa Dairy Ltd

Job Title: Junior Accountant (onsite)
Shift: Day Shift
Reports to: Controller
Department: Finance
Mariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning cheeses based in Lindsay, Ontario. Our aim is to provide the highest quality cheese products in North America through the efforts of our skilled and valued team for the benefit of our customers and community.
We are currently seeking a Junior Accountant who will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting and payroll support.

What we offer:

• A team approach where together is better. Win-win relationships, with work life balance and fair compensation and benefit programs
• Diversity and Inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent
• Bi-weekly pay
• RRSP matching
• Training
• Opportunities for advancement

• Accounts Payable
• Support new system automation project
• 3-way match
• Coordinate approval of non inventory invoices from applicable departments
• Reconcile vendor statements, maintain vendor accounts and follow-up with any invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure all HST properly recorded.
• Employee Expense Reports
• Reconcile and record credit card statements.
• Prepare invoices for payment runs, ensure all vendors are paid on time and by due dates.
• Accounts Receivable
• Apply all payments received to customer accounts.
• Reconcile Subledger account and AR Aging Report
• Month-end close
• Prepaid expenses and accrual entries
• Fixed assets and depreciation entries
• Accounting for HST
• Posting daily and monthly transactions
• Payroll Support
• Back up for bi-weekly payroll run
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• University degree or College Diploma in Accounting required
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Work, Excel, and email.
• Experience with Navision / Business Central will be considered an asset.
• Experience with Ceridian will be considered an asset.
• Ability to adapt and learn new software as required.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team, as well as independently.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Strong work ethic, and a self-starter with a high level of personal integrity.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon reference checks and employment verification.
Mariposa Dairy welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the
selection process.

The employer accepts applications from only:

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.