accountant Halifax
Milk Moovement
Full Time
Halifax
71392 - 49180 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Milk Moovement is building a world-class team focused on getting the right milk to the right place at the right time.
Our herd of over 65 employees and growing is driven to provide our clients with the data they need to make critical decisions that impact their operations and ultimately your favorite dairy products.
Who is Milk Moovement you might ask? We are a young VC-backed company with humble roots and massive ambitions to disrupt the dairy supply chain. We think differently, act nimbly, and always leave things better than we found them.
We're adding to our team as we continue significant growth in 2023. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn (@milkmoovement), and our home page to learn more or hit “apply” below!
This role is remote within Atlantic Canada
Milk Moovement is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Operations team. In this role, you will work with the Strategy & Finance Manager to support financial reporting, planning & budgeting, as well as other accounting initiatives. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to grow your career in accounting, we encourage you to apply.
Our Finance team builds the financial infrastructure to scale and manage our growing business. We combine analytical and strategic thinking to develop a sound financial future. We work closely with teams across the company, as well as with external partners.
THE ROLE
Here are some of the required responsibilities of the Junior. Accountant role at Milk Moovement:
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice verification, and timely processing.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, utilizing Excel for data manipulation, formula creation, and report generation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in QuickBooks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper financial documentation and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist in budget preparation and forecasting activities.
- Support the accounting team in day-to-day administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and record keeping.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and changes in accounting regulations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Milk Moovement seeks a diverse, inclusive, team-oriented, and curiosity-driven herd. Our Finance team lives up to our core values and ensures they are present in every decision. You will likely have 2+ years of accounting or finance experience with financial reporting, planning, and budgeting processes but working in the dairy industry is not required! We will teach you all there is to know about the industry via our intro to dairy 101 course and monthly dairy 411 sessions. Dairy is more complicated than you think. That is why we do what we do! Here’s what else we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks for financial recordkeeping and transaction processing.
- Solid knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create formulas, manipulate data, and generate reports.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities to meet deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Prior experience with general administrative tasks is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
\uD83D\uDC2E Competitive salaries - we’re constantly reevaluating market trends to ensure we meet or exceed industry standards.
\uD83D\uDC2E Equity - Stock option plan on a standard 4 year vesting schedule with a 1 year cliff.
\uD83D\uDC2E Unlimited paid vacation and flex time - unlimited vacation can be vague and difficult to track; we strongly encourage everyone to take at least 2 weeks off per year plus public holidays. The rest is up to you.
\uD83D\uDC2E Health (mental & physical), dental, & HSA coverage across North America.
\uD83D\uDC2E Remote work environment - work from home or from one of our hubs in Halifax and St. John’s.
\uD83D\uDC2E Flexible hours - night owl or early riser? No problem.
\uD83D\uDC2E Tools - need the latest and great software to perform more efficiently? Ask and you shall receive.
\uD83D\uDC2E Quarterly culture events - trivia, robot building, hackathons, etc. We like to keep it fresh and exciting.
ABOUT OUR CULTURE
\uD83E\uDD5B We’ll drop everything to ensure our customers feel supported.
\uD83E\uDD5B Transparency is ingrained in everything we do.
\uD83E\uDD5B Respect is paramount.
\uD83E\uDD5B We win and lose as a herd - lessons learned are equally as important as the wins.
\uD83E\uDD5B We’re all in this together - our company wide thirst for knowledge is unquenchable.
\uD83E\uDD5B Want to learn a bit more about what makes us moo-nique? Check out our About Us page for company mission, purpose, and values.
\uD83E\uDD5B Did we mention we love puns?!
HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume via our Careers page and don’t forget to fill out our Get To Know The Candidate form; we love hearing what your favourite dairy products are! For bonus points, send the hiring manager a brief LinkedIn message explaining why you’re interested in the position.
We conduct remote interviews always. This role is flexible given the candidate's location and work preference and we’ll work closely with you as we understand every person has unique circumstances.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet almost every qualification. At Milk Moovement we’re committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experiences don’t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others!
About Milk Moovement
CEO: Robert Forsythe
Revenue: $1 to $5 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: https://www.milkmoovement.com/
Year Founded: 2018
Milk Moovement
https://www.milkmoovement.com/
Halifax, Canada
Robert Forsythe
$1 to $5 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
Computer Hardware Development
2018
