Staff Accountant

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America's longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we're a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Opportunity

The Staff Accountant will provide support to the accounting department with full-cycle accounting and various tasks within the accounting department. This individual will be primarily responsible for processing journal entries, preparing month end reports as part of the closing process, and general ledger account reconciliations. This position reports to the Director of Financial Reporting and will support all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company's future.

This is an IN-OFFICE position, located in Lake Mary, FL.

What You'll Do

• Assist with daily transactions such as updating daily currency exchange rates and ensuring bank activity is properly recorded
• Preparing month end bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations ensuring accuracy and investigating descrepancies
• Assist with month end closing procedures including but not limited to: preparing journal entries, updating month end work papers, and maintaining the fixed asset and lease schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of internal operational reports for the management team and responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Other (see below)

OTHER FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Work with other accounting team members on monthly close responsibilities as needed/requested
• Create/update procedure documentation and manuals within the accounting and finance department
• Ad Hoc projects as required
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, established by Village Farms International, Inc. is essential to the successful performance of this position.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e.,Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must have good command of the English language, oral and written
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision-making
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principals and the full accounting cycle and processes
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and multi-task with competing demands and frequent change
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure high quality work product
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
• Dependable and consistently at work and on time, ability to follow instructions and direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance

What You Bring

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with degree focus in accounting, finance, or business administration.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years experience in an accounting role

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• CPA certification is a plus but not required

NOTICE:

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Village Farms International, Inc. rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of our facilities. Employees who violate Company rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Life at Village Farms

We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it.

It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.

Our values guide every decision we make:

Viriliance | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Altruism | Grit | Entrepreneurship

What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.

We've got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we'd love to meet you.