Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Sr. Accountant

Hillandale Farms - Gettysburg, has a Sr. Accountant position open to join our Accounting team. This position is a full time, salary position.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure compliance with IFRS and support the year-end audit process.
• Monitor and evaluate internal control effectiveness; ensure adherence to delegation of authority policies and contribute to ongoing control improvements.
• Conduct regular process reviews to identify and implement best practices, driving efficiency and accuracy across financial operations.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on tax matters; provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Support the preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements and related disclosures.
• Assist in month-end closing by preparing accurate and complete consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.
• Coordinate and assist with external audits of consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries related to mark-to-market accounting; maintain strong understanding of valuation principles and reporting implications.
• Liaise with external tax advisors to develop strategies that minimize the company’s tax liability while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including practical experience with IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 5 years of experience in public accounting, including tenure with a Big 4 or large regional firm.
• Extensive audit support experience, including preparation of audit schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Proficient in preparing consolidation and elimination entries for multi-entity financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Industry experience in food processing or manufacturing environments, with understanding of operational and cost accounting principles.
• Exposure to international tax matters; familiarity with cross-border considerations is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, pushing pulling, lifting overhead.
• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be revised at any time.