Job Title: Grain Accountant

Location: Western Canada (Vauxhall, Alberta)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $65K+/year, ; includes competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and report all financial transactions related to grain procurement, storage, processing, and sales.
• Manage Canadian Grain Commission monthly report.
• Maintain accurate records of grain purchases, sales, inventory, and settlements with producers and customers.
• Reconcile inventory movements and positions in accounting and grain management software.
• Prepare and process invoices, accounts payable/receivable, and settlements for grain deliveries.
• Monitor contract fulfillment, pricing, and payment terms for producers and buyers.
• Support monthly and year-end financial closings, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to grain operations.
• Prepare reports for management, auditors, and regulatory bodies (e.g., Canadian Grain Commission).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant agricultural regulations.
• Liaise with operations, logistics, and trading teams to resolve discrepancies and support business processes.
• Participate in inventory audits and physical counts four times per year.

Monthly, quarterly, yearly filling with government agencies (Federal and Local Provinces)

• GST
• PST
• WCB
• CGC
• Levy reports
• Annual return
• T2 Tax return

Preparation of Financial Reports

• Monthly financial report
• Monthly sales report
• Individual contract report
• Cash flow statement
• Annually balance sheet
• Annually Income Statement (Profit and Loss)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• CPA designation or working towards an accounting designation is an asset.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in agriculture, commodities, or the grain industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and commodity settlement processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and grain management systems (e.g., ProSoft).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.