GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will report to the Accounting Manager and work closely with our team of accountants to accurately prepare, analyze and validate financial information in accordance with an established monthly close schedule.
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of North America’s most prominent horticultural companies. We are an industry leader in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior-quality branded growing mixes and amendments that yield exceptional results. Sun Gro is in the process of updating our ERP system. As additional efforts are being made across the financial accounting team to properly build, test, and implement the ERP system, this is an opportunity to participate in the entire accounting process and expand your accounting knowledge.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare and record financial transactions via journal entries including accruals and recurring entries
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to support financial statements
- Have an understanding of multi-currency and multi-company accounting
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Prepare financial management reports as requested
- Prepare supporting schedules for the annual financial and tax audits
- Comply with relevant laws and regulations and ensure the integrity of financial data
- Meet all financial reporting deadlines
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Be a positive, contributing team member
- Ability to meet tight closing deadlines
- Must be highly organized, accurate and detail oriented
- Have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products. Advanced knowledge of Excel required (advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters)
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily supervision
- Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Strong understanding of accounting theory (multi-currency experience is a plus)
- CPA/MBA preferred
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years accounting/finance experience required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workloads and be proactive
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
