Job Description: Job Description: At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same. A key member of the Corporate Accounting team, the Accountant is responsible for supporting the month end close, quarter end close and annual audit process, ensuring key financial processes and controls are established and maintained. This position provides the opportunity to gain broad experience in accounting operations, financial reporting and corporate accounting and is responsible for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. What you will be doing: Preparation of monthly journal entries to support the month end close process ensuring accounting results are accurate and properly supported. Monitor deadlines and milestones following up with relevant business owners and escalating issues as needed. Ensure financial results are accurate and properly supported through regular meetings, communication and training with internal business partners and finance stakeholders. Prepare account reconciliations as part of the Company’s month end financial close process ensuring deadlines are met and issues are raised proactively along with recommendations for resolution. Work with significant attention to detail ensuring documentation is clear and concise. Analyze financial data and communicate findings to business partners and manager, identifying significant and unusual variances. Support and participate in the Company’s external financial statement audits by maintaining documentation, fulfilling auditor requests for information and walking auditors through accounting processes. Assist in the maintenance of internal controls as defined by the Company’s internal control program. Assist and support with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives including identification of accounting transactions or processes that can be streamlined or modified. Provide input to support process design changes. Responsible for updating internal documentation. What you bring: University Degree in accounting or a similar field 3-5 years’ experience in General Accounting with a preference for experience at tier one Consumer Packaged Goods company or similar Understanding of US GAAP or IFRS Working towards accounting designation What we offer: Competitive salary and bonus Benefits and Pension Plan Product Allowances An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility Tuition reimbursement Training & Development Programs An opportunity to learn about the world of wine Compensation: Budgeted Range – $60,335.00-$78,081.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra. We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.
