Senior Acountant

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior Accountant TallGrass Natural Health was created in 1997 when Matt Breech and Ben Banky met while studying in China. They discovered that they shared a vision to create a business that could provide for the planet and local community while being a thriving enterprise. More than 20 years later, TallGrass is a Certified B Corporation and a leading supplier in the Canadian Natural products industry. We partner with Canadian retailers, health care professionals, and eCommerce providers to reach natural consumers wherever they shop. We focus on just a few premium brands committed to making a difference and provide the best possible service, education, and marketing support in the industry—all as part of our mission to inspire and empower consumers to take a holistic approach to wellness. Mission: We are looking for a motivated individual who shares our company values to join our growing finance team in our Vancouver office. The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and is an integral part of our growing accounting team. You will be part of our senior accounting team overseeing a combination of AR, Credits and AP. You are exceptionally organized, keeping the big picture in mind even when working on the nitty-gritty. Our ideal candidate not only enjoys numbers but is interested in supporting the entire business. TallGrass Core Values: * Celebrate – We work hard, play hard and laugh hard. * See the big picture – We see, understand and care about the whole process. * Build community – We nurture our relationships and ourselves. * Follow through – We honor the trust people place in us. * Show gratitude – We respect and appreciate everyone's contribution. * Do good – We care about the health of all people and our planet. Critical Success Factors: * Responsible for overseeing the AR/Credits department and ensuring timeliness of cash collections, application, and processing of credits * Oversee credit applications for new customers and manage credit of existing customers * Present detailed analysis of customer aging at month-end and provide commentary to Controller * Preparation of sales reporting, rebates, and financial reporting in accordance with IFRS * Responsible for the month-end, quarter-end, year-end process, and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations * Support with AP functions and cash planning on an ad-hoc basis * Preparation of GST, PST, QST, and other related government remittances * Preparation and maintenance of various schedules and ensuring that balance sheet accounts are supported by schedules * Coaching junior team members by having weekly 1:1’s * Assists auditors with year-end financial statements and tax return preparation * Optimize current accounting processes and adapt to change and growth of the company * Provide coaching and commitment to timely and ongoing feedback to the accounting team * Assists other departments with internal processes such as inventory controls/management and marketing programs * Assists with various special projects and analysis as requested by management * Ability to interact successfully with all levels of team members and external business partners * Maintain up-to-date and organized files and other records * Remain up to date on any local, provincial, and federal accounting, tax, and business regulations that affect the company Competencies: * Efficient and Effective – You have a sense of urgency and successful in time management. * Dependability – You’re able to meet deadlines on a consistent basis, thrive under pressure, and know how to prioritize tasks * Initiative – You can come up with creative new ideas and seek out opportunities for development and improve processes * Technical – You have advanced level skills with Excel, Word, Outlook and have experience with ERP systems (experience in SAP Business One is an asset) * Organized – You are able to adapt and focus under pressure with changing priorities and meet deadlines * Positive attitude and team player – You are calm under pressure and care about team success while going the extra mile for customers and partners * Detail oriented – You are able to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks * Experience – You have a minimum of 5-year experience in accounting, AP, AR & account reconciliations. You have excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills * Education – Must hold a degree in Accounting, CPA is in an asset * Leadership - considerable mentoring and staff management capabilities and be able to reference past successes leading a team Great Work Perks * Competitive compensation * Flexibility to work from home during COVID * Wellness program and health benefits * Staff product allowance and discount * Education assistance * Paid time off to volunteer * Profit sharing and savings plan * Regular team socials and company events * Dog-friendly office