Why Join Friesen Group of Companies?
Friesen Group of Companies is a growing, multi-entity organization that values accuracy, accountability, and teamwork. We are looking for a detail-driven Operations Accountant who takes pride in keeping financial data accurate, timely, and compliant, someone who enjoys problem-solving and working closely with internal teams.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Controller, and as a member of the Accounts team, responsible for daily accounting entries in AP and assisting in monthly and year-end operations reporting.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for following company policies
- Maintains knowledge of and executes all Company Policies and Procedures as required by the organization and other regulatory agencies
- Maintains and represents a professional and positive image for the company at all times
- Functions as a team member.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Provide leadership over full‑cycle accounts payable for the mills, ensuring accurate coding, proper authorization, and sound financial judgment in the review and processing of invoices.
2. Oversee the validation of invoices against contracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with commercial terms and internal controls.
3. Act as a primary liaison with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve complex invoice discrepancies, contractual issues, and process gaps.
4. Ensure timely and accurate posting of transactions in alignment with company policies, approval frameworks, and audit requirements.
5. Manage weekly payment cycles, including EFTs, wire transfers, and cheque runs, while maintaining strong cash‑flow awareness.
6. Maintain and enhance vendor master data integrity, ensuring organized, up‑to‑date, and audit‑ready accounts payable records.
7. Lead vendor statement reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving outstanding issues.
8. Perform period‑end reconciliations for intercompany accounts, accruals, commissions, and other key general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
9. Prepare and validate accruals for outstanding liabilities as part of the month‑end close process.
10. Oversee shop inventory reconciliations and ensure accurate month‑end reporting of related balance sheet accounts.
11. Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency across the division, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Support the Controller with complex period‑end and year‑end close activities, audits, and special projects requiring advanced analytical and technical accounting skills.
13. Participate in cross‑training and provide support across senior accounting functions to ensure strong team coverage and operational resilience.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi‑company or multi‑entity environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of inventory processes, costing methodologies, and operational accounting
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Enrolled or completed CPA program or equivalent
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong accounting, financial, and analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and support sound decision‑making
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and their application in an operational environment
- Ability to convert and interpret metric/imperial measurements and multiple currency units with accuracy
- Demonstrated ownership mindset with a goal‑oriented approach to managing responsibilities and deadlines
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
- Proven problem‑solving ability, with the capacity to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
- Ability to perform efficiently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Investigative mindset with strong analytical follow‑through to resolve discrepancies and identify root causes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and complex spreadsheet management)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,281.00-$75,552.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP?
- How many years of experience with inventory processes, costing methodologies, and operational accounting do you have?
- Do you have experience working within a multi-company environment?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Enrolled or completed a CPA Designation (required)
Work Location: In person
