With approximately 3300 employees JBS Food Canada ULC JBS Canada is one of Canadas largest beef processors Consisting of four locationsthe main processing facility located in Brooks Alberta where approximately 4200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant both based in Calgary Alberta; and JBS Ontario a case ready plant located in Belleville Ontario The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primals ground beef beef trimmings beef by products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide At the multi protein Mountain Creek Farms case ready facility in Calgary JBS Canada produces value added products including marinated portion sized multi pack options kebabs and much more JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada At JBS Canada our people are our greatest asset We are very proud to have a team of high achieving engaged employees We are currently seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team at our JBS Ontario facility located in Belleville Ontario Please note that this is a temporary assignment with an initial 6 month contract and the possibility of extension The Accounting Assistant contract supports the accounting team by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP Reporting to the Controller this position provides administrative and analytical support to the Junior and Senior Accountants assists with financial reporting and account reconciliations and contributes to period end processes The Accounting Assistant will help prepare financial statements and management reports monitor and analyze yield performance and collaborate closely with production and supply chain teams to investigate variances and support data driven decision making NOTE This temporary 6 month position will be on site located in Belleville Ontario and requires the candidate to be available one weekend per month to support month end financial tasks and have the ability to work under their own direction with remote management support You will Assist the Junior Account Senior Accountant and the Controller with preparing financialsProvide assistance to the accurate reconciliation of monthly general ledger accountsAssist the Junior Accountant Senior Accountant and the Controller in period end files As needed prepares standard and adhoc Management reports for the Controller andor Management reviewResponsible for the daily and weekly monitoring analysis and reporting on yield performance Key is to provide accurate and timely information for decision making by production and managementWorks with supply chain and production team to gain an in depth understanding of yield specifications and fulfill requirements Based on these specifications provides analysis and recommendations regarding appropriate action to explain deviations Other accounting duties as assigned by the Controller You Have College diploma or University degree in business or accounting andor 1 3 years of related accounting experience Equivalent levels of education and experience may also apply Excellent oral communication and customer service skills in dealing with staff and customer representatives Possesses strong problem solving analytical and organization skills with strong attention to detail on accounting and bookkeeping mattersDetail oriented with robust analytical skills a commitment to accuracy and the ability to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word and PowerPointKnowledge of SAP accounting software an asset but not requiredWorking conditions include Normal office work environment;Deadline pressure on monthly quarterly and annual reportingEarn Competitive Wage 2800 3500hour commensurate with experience Exceptional Benefits include Competitive Wage Group HealthMedical Benefit Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance Long Term Disability VisionDental Care Career Growth and Continued Training