Accounting Associate

Linamar Corporation • South-West Oxford, ON

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the accounting associate involves planning, organizing, and managing specialized accounting tasks to maintain accurate ledger accounts. This may include providing guidance or training to less experienced accountants.

Requirements

• Two to four years of significant accounting experience.
• Interpret graphs of financial variables and create tables to track financial data
• Prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements
• Evaluate the accuracy of financial data
• Ability to discuss a variety of accounting and work-related topics with co-workers and colleagues. Present financial information to managers and supervisors.
• Integrate tasks with co-workers such as clerks, other accountants, supervisors and managers to observe accounting and administrative requirements and meet deadlines.
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all related Acts and Regulations

Nice To Haves

• Diploma or degree in business administration, accounting or related program.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including knowledge of IFS and advanced MS Excel skills is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations and reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare, analyze and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Assist with development of standard cost base for all purchased and manufactured components on an annual basis when required.
• Ensure that all charges to the fixed asset accounts are categorized properly (comply with company policy).
• On a monthly basis, reconcile fixed assets sub ledger to the general ledger.
• Maintain a computerized listing of all fixed assets, supported by appropriate photocopies of source documents.
• Prepare all fixed asset schedules for year-end audit.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree