Accounting Analyst – Reconciliations & Month-End Close

IKO North America•Mississauga, ON

55d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Summary We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Analyst with strong foundational accounting skills to support core financial close activities, balance sheet integrity, and compliance across our North American operations. This role is ideal for a CPA candidate looking to deepen their expertise in account reconciliations, general accounting, and month‑end close processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with corporate accounting, plant finance teams, and operations leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and a reliable control environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post journal entries in alignment with monthly close timelines.
Perform accurate and timely balance sheet account reconciliations, with strong emphasis on standard accounting processes.
Enhance reconciliation frameworks by improving templates, control checklists, and documentation.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances; escalate issues when needed.
Support monthly financial statement review packages and ensure accuracy across key accounts.
Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
Maintain up‑to‑date process documentation for reconciliations, close tasks, and reporting cycles.
Assist internal and external auditors by preparing schedules and providing supporting information.
Partner with corporate and plant finance teams to ensure consistent accounting treatment across all entities.
Validate warehouse and inventory‑related accounting entries and support periodic inventory reconciliations.
Provide variance explanation and account fluctuation analysis as part of the monthly reporting cycle.
Leverage Excel, macros, and reporting tools to streamline reconciliation and close processes.
Propose improvements that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Assist with integrating new business units into the company’s finance and controls framework.