Accounting Associate

A. O. Smith Corporation • Centre Wellington, ON

7d • CA$55,000 - CA$68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a recent university graduate in finance who is working toward a CPA designation. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment while supporting day-to-day accounting operations and developing core technical and professional skills aligned with CPA competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance
• CPA, or enrolled/pursuing a CPA designation
• Foundational knowledge of financial accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and formulas are an asset)
• Experience with accounting software is an asset (SAP is preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills that allow for interaction at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with SAP is desired but not required
• Experience with consolidation accounting and financial reporting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries under supervision
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations
• Assist with inter-company invoicing and credit requests
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation
• Support preparation of financial reports and schedules
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting team as needed
• Comply with GAAP and Company policies and procedures
• Work with key stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Structured onboarding and training
• Reimbursement of CPA fees and courses after successful completion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level