Accounting Associate
About the role
Keep the Numbers Moving Forward
At Vitalus, we transform milk into high-quality ingredients and products that support customers across Canada and around the world. Behind every shipment, supplier payment, and customer transaction is a finance team committed to accuracy, reliability, and trust. As an Accounting Associate, you'll help keep our financial operations running smoothly while supporting informed business decisions and strong stakeholder relationships. This is an opportunity to build your accounting career in a collaborative manufacturing environment where your work has a direct impact every day.
Is This You?
- You have a strong foundation in accounting and take pride in delivering accurate work that others can depend on.
- You enjoy solving discrepancies, asking the right questions, and finding practical solutions before issues escalate.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your experience across payables, receivables, collections, and month-end activities.
What You'll Do
Keep Cash Flow Moving
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain complete, audit-ready records.
- Help ensure vendors experience reliable and consistent payment practices.
Support Accurate Customer Accounts
- Maintain accounts receivable records, deposits, adjustments, and customer balances.
- Investigate deductions, credits, and account variances.
- Respond to customer inquiries with clear documentation and follow-through.
Strengthen Credit & Collections
- Follow up on outstanding accounts and document collection activities.
- Maintain accurate aging information to support business decisions.
- Escalate concerns with context and recommended next steps.
Contribute to Reliable Financial Reporting
- Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger accuracy.
- Support month-end close activities and maintain key financial data.
- Provide documentation for audits, reviews, and internal reporting needs.
What You'll Bring
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in accounting or transactional finance.
- Experience working with accounting systems in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Dynamics 365, audit support, or month-end close activities is an asset.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for a hands-on accounting role where accuracy matters and your work helps keep the business moving forward, we'd love to hear from you. Join Vitalus and be part of a team that values reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Accounting Associate
About the role
Keep the Numbers Moving Forward
At Vitalus, we transform milk into high-quality ingredients and products that support customers across Canada and around the world. Behind every shipment, supplier payment, and customer transaction is a finance team committed to accuracy, reliability, and trust. As an Accounting Associate, you'll help keep our financial operations running smoothly while supporting informed business decisions and strong stakeholder relationships. This is an opportunity to build your accounting career in a collaborative manufacturing environment where your work has a direct impact every day.
Is This You?
- You have a strong foundation in accounting and take pride in delivering accurate work that others can depend on.
- You enjoy solving discrepancies, asking the right questions, and finding practical solutions before issues escalate.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your experience across payables, receivables, collections, and month-end activities.
What You'll Do
Keep Cash Flow Moving
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain complete, audit-ready records.
- Help ensure vendors experience reliable and consistent payment practices.
Support Accurate Customer Accounts
- Maintain accounts receivable records, deposits, adjustments, and customer balances.
- Investigate deductions, credits, and account variances.
- Respond to customer inquiries with clear documentation and follow-through.
Strengthen Credit & Collections
- Follow up on outstanding accounts and document collection activities.
- Maintain accurate aging information to support business decisions.
- Escalate concerns with context and recommended next steps.
Contribute to Reliable Financial Reporting
- Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger accuracy.
- Support month-end close activities and maintain key financial data.
- Provide documentation for audits, reviews, and internal reporting needs.
What You'll Bring
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in accounting or transactional finance.
- Experience working with accounting systems in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Dynamics 365, audit support, or month-end close activities is an asset.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for a hands-on accounting role where accuracy matters and your work helps keep the business moving forward, we'd love to hear from you. Join Vitalus and be part of a team that values reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.