Senior accountant

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Employer details AGRIS Co-operative Ltd

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team of professionals supporting local farms and farm families to expand their participation in growing market share within and around the communities supported by AGRIS Co-operative? AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is looking for a motivated and detail oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. Working under the direction of the CFO, you will be responsible for complete and accurate accounts for all assets, liabilities, equity and receipts and disbursements for AGRIS Co-operative and its subsidiaries.

You will ensure that related accounting and control activities meet generally accepted accounting principles and are in line with sound financial control procedures. Leveraging all data points available, you will develop recommendations and provide leadership in implementing processes to monitor quality and accuracy of information to guide volume growth and contribute to profitability, creating long‑term value for the farmer owners.

• Provide and promote an exceptional customer experience at every interaction.
• Prepare, ensure accuracy, and distribute all monthly and annual accounting reports and financial statements, meeting deadlines in accordance with GAAP and applicable provincial and federal regulations.
• Generate, review and distribute selected reports such as sales, gross income, inventory reports, and detail/summary information in a timely manner.
• Complete inventory valuation functions and gross margin reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and patronage.
• Review monthly financial results with management, interpreting accounting information to better solve problems related to financial results, inventory control, services and contracts.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance data automation and improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Recommend and monitor a system of internal controls for the protection and accurate accounting of assets, liabilities and equity.
• Coordinate and assist with the annual external audit process.
• Foster appropriate cross‑training focus and team perspective within the area and related support groups to enhance control, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with branch staff to improve and enhance the sharing of information and develop processes to enhance control, effectiveness, efficiency and reporting.
• Mentor and train other members of the accounting team and branch staff.
• Understand and follow the company’s health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• University and/or college degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, or equivalent experience.
• Preference for individuals working toward or holding a professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros, VLOOKUP & pivot tables).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex financial concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Travel as required.

• Location:
  
  Chatham-Kent, ON
• Work location:
  
  On site
• Salary: $70,564 to $86,489 per year
• Terms of employment:
  Permanent, full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
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AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a dynamic and successful farmer‑owned co‑operative that prides itself on providing quality energy, agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers and owners. AGRIS is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy and energy services.