General Accountant

Why Choose Sylvite?

• Established company with a solid reputation and stable customer base provides reliable and consistent employment for our team members.
• Focus on work-life balance and a working environment that values your well-being and emphasizes safety.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Dental, Extended Health, Vision Care.
• Paid time off.
• Casual dress code.
• Training and development opportunities.

Overview 

• To be a key advisor and partner to the business
• Provide financial and non-financial information to help the business make informed decisions.
• Safeguard the business through strong compliance programs and internal controls.

Job Responsibilities

Financial and Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare of month-end and year end journal entries
• Assist Senior Accountant in the preparation of financial statements for assigned Business Units
• Update month-end working papers and supporting schedules.
• Complete assigned accounting reconciliations
• Prepare data required for monthly financial statement consolidation.
• Ad hoc analysis as requested by other members of financial operations team and business units.
• Prepare reports necessary to comply with provincial laws and federal regulations.
• Prepare working papers required for annual external and tax audits.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets.
• Participate in project-based work identified by the finance operations team.
• Identify financial reporting issues and support the execution of solutions for the Vice President of Financial Operations

Business Operations Reporting and Analysis:

• Identify areas for improving processes and suggest alternative solutions.
• Maintain accounting procedures manual with the most current documentation of changes.
• Assist in constant re-evaluation and implementation of internal controls including financial policies, procedures and the safeguarding of assets.

Service /Support:

• Demonstrate a high degree of service to all business units.
• Provide support to other members of shared services as required.

Key Personal Attributes Required for the Position

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Forward-thinking attitude
• Thrives in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to present financial information in a concise and easily comprehensible manner.

Education, Experience Training Requirements

• Professional Accounting Designation completed.
• 1- 5 years accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Systems
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office

About Sylvite

Sylvite, as Canada’s largest independently owned fertilizer supplier, delivers competitive solutions in the agriculture supply chain. Our services encompass full-service Ag retail, specialized fertilizers, industrial material sourcing and handling, as well as a robust transportation, warehousing, and logistics division. We strive to ensure a seamless product flow, effectively linking agricultural production with efficient distribution.