Job Description

DG Global is a privately-held multinational enterprise, with offices in Canada, the United States, and Japan. Over the years, DG Global has become a global leader in the trading, marketing, and distribution of agricultural commodities. Our current export market consists of customers from over 60 different countries, and we are dedicated to providing value added services that surpass their expectations.

General Accountant

We would like to present a unique opportunity for a self-motivated General Accountant to join the accounting team in our Toronto head office. Reporting to the Controller, the General Accountant will be responsible for supporting teams across the globe, including transaction processing, financial reporting, and systems implementation.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform daily/weekly cash flow projections and complex account reconciliations, enter and issue invoices, and update accounts receivable and payable.
• Book standard, accrual, and adjusting journal entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial recording of all business transactions.
• Assist with the month-end / year-end close process, including tracking progress and solving complex accounting issues as they arise to ensure meeting tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with external auditors, including walkthroughs, supporting schedules, and follow-up questions.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the finance/accounting teams across Canada to provide guidance in the preparation of the financial reports for the entire group.
• Assist with the identification and development of reporting and operational improvements, such as sophisticated monthly reporting packages, sales flash reports, budget variance reports, gap analysis, rolling forecasts, and consolidation reports.
• Become a resource for ERP support.
• Prepare statutory financial statements.
• Prepare analysis (memorandums and financial analysis) on complex accounting transactions, including inventory valuation, foreign exchange translation, hedge accounting, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations, as required.

Qualifications:

• CPA student with five years of experience in general accounting, financial planning & analysis, A/R, and A/P.
• Good understanding of Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises.
• Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in rapidly growing companies is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team – you’ll be working closely with the corporate accounting/finance teams in Toronto and across Canada, various business operators including traders and logistics staff internationally, and customers and suppliers globally.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates under consideration.

DG Global Grain is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our workforce and is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you must legally be permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from DG Global Grain.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with the Toronto Public Health guidelines.

Application question(s):

• Are you currently a CPA student?

Experience:

• sage50/simply accounting: 1 year (preferred)
• full-cycle accounting: 3 years (preferred)
• project accounting: 1 year (preferred)
• mid-size company ($50M+): 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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