Accountant - PRIDE Position

Position: Accountant 1 - PRIDE 12 Month Contract Position

Job Category:
Administrative & Business Operations

Requisition Number: ACCOU
002742

• Posted:
  November 21, 2025
• Full-Time
• On‑site

Locations

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Chatham‑Kent, ON , CAN

Description

The team at PRIDE Seeds believe our values are fundamental to generating a great work environment and a positive company culture that is centered around our customers. These values are:

• Customer‑focused
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

In addition, we also embrace the core values of our parent organization, AgReliant Genetics and are fundamental to our success:

• Safety
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Innovation

At PRIDE Seeds, we work to support a culture of learning and involvement, where strong working relationships exist across all facets of the organization. We believe that the best way to improve our business is through strengthening our people, as we create opportunities for our employees to hone their craft. Here you will have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value our employees’ passion for success as we believe in giving people the space to navigate challenges, invent solutions and excel in a rewarding career.

PRIDE Seeds is currently seeking a focused and self‑motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a full‑time permanent Accountant I.

POSITION SUMMARY:

PRIDE Seeds is seeking an Accountant I who is highly organized and detail oriented. The PRIDE Seeds Accountant I is responsible for compiling financial data and reporting through verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounting transactions and resolving discrepancies. This role will be required to partner with company managers to ensure compliance and accuracy of our books and records. You will work closely with other Accounting Department staff to ensure the general ledger and accounting entries are posted correctly, timely and completely.

This role will maintain computerized posting and reconciling systems of various general ledger accounts, preparation or periodic financial and regulatory reports, and leasing accounts. Record financial statements to ensure accurate recording of transactions and reporting of financial matters for assisting management in monitoring and controlling operations. Position reports to PRIDE Seeds Vice President, Finance & Administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES SAP Implementation Coordination

• Assist in SAP implementation, ensuring alignment with accounting and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, consultants, and cross‑functional teams to define system specifications and workflows.
• Support data migration, testing, training, and go‑live activities.
• Identify and resolve system‑related issues during and after implementation.

General Accounting & Financial Operations

• Prepare journal entries.
• Complete general ledger activities, month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS and internal controls.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Prepare month‑end account reconciliations for AgReliant Genetics Inc and all inter‑divisional accounts and investigate any unusual or inappropriate reconciling items.
• Prepare reports and forms required for Sales Tax and income tax relative to non‑wage payments to individuals or companies.
• Responsible for the valuation of all inventory products and dollar reconciliations. Perform various checks and balances with perpetual inventory and investigates any unusual item.
• Work cross‑functionally with and support our business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting.

Product Costing & Inventory Accounting

• Coordinate and analyze product costing processes, including standard cost updates and variance analysis.
• Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost reporting.

Audit & Tax Support

• Assist in the preparation of working papers and documentation for external audits.

Duties may be amended by the Company as may be reasonably required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• University degree in accounting.
• CPA designation (CPA Canada) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting or financial systems roles.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Hands‑on experience with SAP (S/4
  
  HANA or…