Senior Accountant

Job Summary:This position serves as a key member of the finance team supporting day-to-day accounting operations the month-end and year-end close processes financial reporting variance analysis audit activities and special projects. This role ensures the accuracy consistency and integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with accounting standards internal controls and organizational policies. Working collaboratively across business segments this position helps drive efficient accounting processes and provides financial insights that support operational and business role is suited for a collaborative and detail-oriented accounting professional who demonstrates integrity accountability and sound judgment while maintaining a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities work independently in a fast-paced environment and build effective relationships across the organization. Commitment to professional growth and development is important. This position utilizes financial systems and reporting tools including Oracle Hyperion QlikView Planon (lease software) Cognos & OneStream to support accurate financial reporting analysis and Job Functions:Participate in month-end quarter-end and year-end close activities journal entry preparation account reconciliations internal control procedures financial analyses and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely financial with the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes by maintaining planning data supporting financial analyses as requested. Execute monthly Oracle ERP close procedures Cognos & OneStream to ensure timely and accurate financial opportunities to improve accounting processes system functionality and reporting capabilities and recommend enhancements that increase efficiency and data accuracy. Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements internal controls accounting standards and company policies to support a strong financial control environment. Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation responding to audit requests and resolving audit findings. Partner with business leaders to support the annual budgeting process capital expenditure planning and budget-to-actual variance analysis. Analyze accounting issues identify root causes and recommend solutions that improve financial accuracy operational efficiency and business processes. Develop document and enhance accounting procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency compliance and continuous improvement. Prepare ad hoc financial reports analyses and data requests to support business decisions and organizational initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects process improvement initiatives and finance-related training activities. Maintain and expand technical knowledge of accounting principles financial systems and reporting tools to support continuous professional development. Other duties as Responsibilities::Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in accounting.3 years of progressive accounting or finance understanding of accounting principles financial reporting account reconciliations and month-end and year-end close to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office including PivotTables lookup functions and financial data analysis. Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working for a public accounting accounting certification such as CPA or CMA or progress toward obtaining a certification. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (Oracle). SAP experience will also be considered. Experience with financial reporting using Cognos and / or OneStream. Experience in a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) supporting internal and external audit activities and maintaining compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Competencies:Resultsdriven proactive workstyle with a strong commitment to service collaboration and problem-solving (Speed Customer Centricity Dedication Problem-Solving Entrepreneurship).Demonstrated integrity and professionalism with sound judgment in decision-making and workplace interactions (Dedication Customer Centricity).Adaptability in fastpaced or changing environments (Speed Entrepreneurship).Excellent communication that builds understanding aligns stakeholders and presents ideas effectively to audiences at all levels (Passion Customer Centricity).Relationshipbuilding skills that foster trust teamwork and strong internal partnerships (Customer Centricity Dedication).Effective time and priority management (Speed Dedication).Ability in resolving conflict with a practical people-focused approach (Customer Centricity ProblemSolving).Consistent attention to detail and commitment to highquality work (Passion Dedication).Additional Considerations:Travel Requirements:Some travel (up to 5%) may be requiredLocation:SunOpta Headquarters Eden Prairie or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered)Work Environment:Majority of work is performed in an office Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer including frequent screen use and visual use of hands and fingers for typing mouse use and handling documents or office standing walking bending stretching and to lift and carry items up to 15-25 verbal and auditory ability for communication in meetings calls and office settings.