Accounting Supervisor

​Location: Ontario
Employment Type: Salaried
Work Arrangement: Onsite 

Position Summary:

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the activities of the General Accounting department. This role is also responsible for maintaining accounting principles and practices to ensure integrity of the company's general ledger and financial statements. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Accounting Manager in performing the month-end close which includes preparation of journal entries for inventory usage variances, shipping accruals and variance close-outs; review and posting of all inventory related automated journal entries; review and approve the journal entries of staff before posting to the general ledger; and review financial statements for accuracy. Ensures deadlines are met.
• Review variances per divisional financial statements. Review and present notes for the financial statements. Ensures deadlines are met.
• Reconcile and analyze inventory in-transit and payable accounts. Prepare any adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile and analyze various general ledger accounts. Prepare any adjusting journal entries.
• Provide support for Divisional Controllers. Answering questions, resolving issues and serving as a resource for accounting procedures and policies.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of staff. Provides training, direction and support.  Act as liaison between General Accounting and other departments.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing for the external financial statement audit. This includes preparation and review of various schedules, financial statement support and addressing supplemental auditor requests. Ensures that deadlines are met.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Tax Manager in preparing for sales and use tax audits. This includes preparation of various schedules, sales and use tax return support and addressing supplemental auditor requests. Ensures that deadlines are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance required
• Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment required
• CPA License preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word with knowledge of JDE / Oracle 
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and practices 
• Working knowledge of external financial statement audits with the ability to exercise good judgment and work ethics to ensure the integrity of all reporting
• Has a good understanding of internal controls and maintains effective controls within the financial reporting process
• Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner and interact with all levels of management
• Requires leadership and teambuilding skills

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $96,893.00 - $125,137.95*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The “base salary range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets.  Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography.  Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.  

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.