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We are looking for an an energetic individual to join our team at the Buffalo Plains Cattle Co feedlot location in Bethune, SK to lead all aspects of the accounting/administration/beef production departments. Functions will include:
performing financial statement preparation, cash flow management, performance metric compilation and evaluation and overseeing and supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliations, as well as assisting with other accounting and inventory control functions. General office duties of answering phone calls and other administrative duties as required.
Minimum qualifications:
CPA designation or working towards a CPA designation.
Post secondary education in accounting with at least 3 years of related accounting work experience. A background in agriculture and/or familiarity with agriculture production is a definite asset.
Skills/Ability:
Effective communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
Experience with Microsoft office
Must be flexible during peak business flow to work outside regular business hours. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Additional Skills
- Train staff
- Supervise staff
Accountant Specific Skills
- Provide financial, business and tax advice
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
- Examine accounting records
- Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
- Analyze financial documents and reports
Financial Auditor Specific Skills
- Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
- Examine financial records and transactions
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Ability to Supervise
- 1 - 2 people
Work Location Information
- Rural area
- Remote location
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser