About

• Company Description
• At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.
• As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!
• Job Description
• This 14 month contract position is responsible for executing the accurate and efficient day-to-day functions of the Finance department, for the achievement of periodic and year end deliverables. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities

• Gain a strong fundamental understanding of the company’s financial processing, administration and reporting of financial information systems (in particular, AccPac), making recommendations for improvement providing testing and training to ensure a smooth implementation of the changes.
• Work closely with management to ensure that the financial reporting continues to meet the information requirements and ensure the efficiency of the system utilized to support these businesses.
• Research, analyze and resolve complex accounts payable and vendor related issues including internal and external inquiries.
• Supervise, coordinate and monitor routine department activities, such as payment cycles and monthly close, to ensure that they are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Accounting Clerks and help trouble shoot issues and problems as required.
• Work in conjunction with both internal and external customers and vendors.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
• Qualifications
• Typically requires completion of a post-secondary education in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Excel/Database and knowledge of AccPac or ERP software.
• Ability to multitask and work under extreme deadlines while remaining detailed oriented.
• Integrity and adherence to standards, policy and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Retail experience would be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment

• Stress from open office noise.
• Sitting for long periods of time at workstations (e.g. while keyboarding).
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
• Exposure to eye strain from computer terminals.
• Additional Information
• Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.