Supports daily accounting operations, including month-end reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, product-line income statements, variance analysis, accounts payable and receivable aging, payroll backup, standard costing, and fixed-asset accounting. Maintains accurate financial records and reports while assisting with cost accounting and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Job Title: Accounting Associate
Job Summary
The Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting functions, assisting with financial reporting, managing cost accounting and contributing to financial analysis to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.
Responsibility
- 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.
- Complete product line income statements and variance analysis.
- Process the entry of accounts payable, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
- Prepare, evaluate and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and account receivable aging.
- Assist with the development of standard cost base for all purchased and manufactured components on an annual basis.
- Prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Process sales and accounts receivable for assigned customers, adhering to revenue recognition standards.
- Assist with customs reconciliation and filing CARM, B2 and B3.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- Post Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or Related discipline.
- Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA Program.
- Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA Program.
Required Skills/Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing setting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
- Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced excel skills.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
Linamar Corporation Guelph, Ontario, CAN Office
287 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph, ON, Canada, N1H1C5
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