Accountant at Uxbridge Nurseries Limited
- Location
- Uxbridge, Canada
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Uxbridge Nurseries Limited is seeking an autonomous Accountant to lead the financial operations of their 50-year-old family-owned wholesale tree growing business. Based in Uxbridge, Ontario, this hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to own the full financial cycle, from day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts management to high-level strategic tax planning and financial analysis.
If you are a self-sufficient professional with experience in Canadian tax filings and a passion for small business stability, this is your chance to make a tangible impact at a respected local institution with a close-knit, supportive team culture.
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Role overview
As the sole Accountant at Uxbridge Nurseries Limited, you will own the entire financial function for a 50-year-old family business. You will balance essential day-to-day bookkeeping with strategic financial analysis and tax preparation. Working closely with leadership, your expertise will directly influence the financial health and long-term planning of this established wholesale operation.
About Uxbridge Nurseries Limited
Uxbridge Nurseries is a family-based, wholesale nursery located in the Uxbridge/GTA area of Ontario, Canada, just north‑east of Toronto.[11] Founded in 1972 by Ben and Florence DeBoer and their family, it has grown over the decades to operate multiple farms throughout the Durham Region.[1][7] The company is a family owned and operated grower of field‑grown nursery stock, specializing in large caliper trees, shrubs, evergreens and other landscape plants for the wholesale market.[7][8][9] Uxbridge Nurseries supplies live nursery stock including trees, evergreens, shrubs, vines, perennials and ornamental grasses to landscape and related businesses, and supports customers with availability lists, wholesale business resources, and logistics services such as boom‑truck transport and placement of large nursery stock.[4][9][10][12]
What you will do
- Execute full-cycle accounting duties including data entry, accounts payable/receivable, and comprehensive bank reconciliations to maintain pristine financial records.
- Prepare and file Canadian tax returns and financial reports while conducting high-level analysis to guide the business’s strategic financial decisions.
- Collaborate directly with senior ownership to streamline financial operations and provide insights that support the growth of the nursery’s multi-farm operations.
Who this is a fit for
- Demonstrates significant experience in full-cycle bookkeeping and financial reporting, specifically within a small-to-mid-sized business environment.
- Possesses deep familiarity with Canadian tax filings and proficiency in standard accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Operates with a high degree of self-sufficiency and professional integrity, with formal credentials like a CPA being highly valued but not strictly required.
Why this role is remarkable
- Enjoy total autonomy as the primary financial lead, managing the full-cycle accounting process and providing direct strategic advice to the company’s president and general manager.
- Join a stable, 50-year-old business with a deep legacy in the Durham Region, offering a secure and collaborative environment unlike high-turnover corporate settings.
- Benefit from a hybrid work model that balances on-site collaboration at the farm with the flexibility of remote days, tailored for a local professional.
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