Accountant

Winpak is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting Team in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of daily and monthly general accounting functions, reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger while supporting the timely preparation of Winpak Division’s consolidated monthly financial statements.

If you’re a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys analyzing financial information, solving problems, and working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity of financial transactions across accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and other systems interfaced with the general ledger for Canadian, U.S., and Mexican operations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations, including payroll, prepaids, supplier rebates, inventory, accruals, and departmental expenses.
• Complete bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts across various business reporting units.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations, including work-in-process and volume variances, and record related journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly sales reports from COGNOS to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly working papers and balance sheet reconciliations and assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Reconcile intercompany and related-party accounts, including preparing and processing periodic intercompany invoices.
• Review general ledger activity and departmental expenditures, identify errors or variances, and provide explanations and recommendations as required.
• Prepare financial and management reports, including operating trends, gross margin analysis, inventory volume/turns, budget comparisons, and other internal and external reporting.
• Complete U.S. state annual filings and tax payment tracking while supporting compliance with company quality, food safety, ISO 9001, SQF 2000, and TQI standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in accounting (Bachelor of Commerce Degree or completion of an equivalent training program in accounting)
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• 3+ years of experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• 3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office, including strong proficiency in Excel, with demonstrated skills in data management and financial analysis.
• 2+ years of experience in a role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• 1+ years of experience in a role requiring strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with integrated accounting and manufacturing systems would be considered an asset.
• Experience with intercompany transactions, inventory accounting, payroll accounting, and/or U.S. tax reporting is considered an asset.

Additional Information:

• This position is 100% onsite located in Murray Industrial Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• There is limited bus access to this location.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial, and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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