About this role
*Job Title: *Accounting Manager
*Location: *Markham, Ontario
*Reports To: *President
*Salary Range:* CA$85,000 ? $100,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
*Summary:*
Guan?s Mushroom is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee accounting activities for our two Ontario locations: the Markham warehouse and Niagara-on-the-Lake farm.
Based primarily in Markham and reporting directly to the President, this position will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
The Accounting Manager will work closely with the President and operations teams at both locations. *Fluency in Mandarin and English is required* for regular communication with company leadership.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Oversee accounting activities for the Markham warehouse and Niagara-on-the-Lake farm. * Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations. * Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including reviewing and processing vendor invoices, preparing and executing approved vendor payments, maintaining vendor records, and reconciling AP balances. * Manage month-end and year-end closing processes. * Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports. * Provide financial reports and analysis to the President. * Monitor expenses, inventory, product costing, and operational costs. * Review inventory transactions and reconciliations and work with operations to resolve discrepancies. * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning. * Review payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations. * Maintain accounting procedures and internal controls. * Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, and other financial partners as needed. * Support year-end financial reporting and tax preparation. * Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting. * Work closely with management at both locations. * Travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake approximately once per week. * Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned by the President.
*Qualifications:*
* Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting. * *Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English ? required.* * Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close. * Experience with inventory accounting and product costing preferred. * Experience in agriculture, food production, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or a related industry is an asset. * CPA designation or progress toward CPA designation is an asset but not required. * Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. * Comfortable working directly with senior leadership and operational teams.
*Work Location & Travel*
The Accounting Manager will be based primarily at the Markham, Ontario location and will support:
* Markham, Ontario ? Warehouse * Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario ? Farm
The position requires approximately 20% travel, with travel to the Niagara-on-the-Lake location expected approximately once per week, or as frequently when business needs require.
*Work Environment:*
* In-person role in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Dental care * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision care
Application question(s): * Are you able to travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario once a week? * Do you have full-cycle accounting experience, including AP, AR, general ledger, and bank reconciliations?
Experience: * Progressive accounting : 5 years (required)
Language: * Mandarin (required)