Accountant

Johnson Electric•Hamilton, ON

32d•CA$75,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As our next Accountant, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining accurate financial and accounting systems that support operational excellence and sound business decision-making. Your expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, and financial controls will be critical in ensuring the integrity of financial data and supporting manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
2–5 years of accounting experience
Experience with costing and inventory accounting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Pursuit of CPA designation preferred
Manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset
Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments
Fixed asset accounting experience
Budgeting and forecasting experience
Experience supporting audit activities and financial controls
Continuous improvement or process optimization experience

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate accounting systems and financial records
Support the development and maintenance of production costing methodologies and standards
Analyze inventory, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and production performance metrics
Maintain customer pricing records and accounts receivable sub-ledgers
Review freight invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness
Research, resolve, and document discrepancies in financial transactions
Maintain fixed asset records, schedules, forecasts, additions, disposals, and audits
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Support the preparation of annual business plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts
Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial investigations
Assist with internal, external, interim, and year-end audit requirements
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within accounting and finance processes
Support compliance with quality, environmental, and safety management systems