Company Overview

St-Albert Cheese Co-op is proud to be recognized as THE Canadian capital of the curds! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where our employees' success and well-being are at the forefront. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and the development of its team members for a future that spans over a century.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Controller actively participates in the company’s accounting activities, month-end close, payroll processing, reconciliations, government remittances and the maintenance of reliable financial information.

The incumbent works in a manufacturing and cooperative environment comprising several business units, including processing plants, retail stores, a restaurant, distribution routes and sales activities. The position helps ensure transaction accuracy, the quality of accounting follow-ups and the availability of information required for decision-making.

In collaboration with the Human Resources team, the Assistant Controller also participates in payroll processing and the related accounting follow-ups.

Duties

- Participate in the monthly and annual closing processes.
- Prepare and record month-end journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare and reconcile applicable government remittances.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepare accounting analyses as required by the Financial Controller.
- Perform accounting follow-ups related to the stores, restaurant, distribution routes, sales and plants.




- Participate in payroll processing in collaboration with the Human Resources team.
- Record payroll journal entries and perform the related reconciliations.
- Monitor payroll deductions, remittances and related obligations.
- Participate in the monitoring of capital assets, acquisitions and depreciation.
- Support inventory-related activities and the associated accounting entries.
- Assist in preparing the annual audit file.
- Respond to auditors’ requests under the supervision of the Financial Controller.
- Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure the consistency of accounting information.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of accounting processes.
- Comply with internal policies, financial controls and established deadlines.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration or another relevant field.
- A minimum of three to five years of accounting experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing, retail, distribution or multi-site environment is a significant asset.
- Payroll experience is a significant asset.
- Good understanding of the full accounting cycle.
- Experience with reconciliations, month-end journal entries and government remittances.
- Excellent proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with an ERP system is an asset.
- Bilingualism in French and English, depending on the requirements of the position..

Pay: $85,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Controller (St. Albert)
🏢 St-Albert Cheese Coop
📍 St. Albert