Job Details
Accountant
Under limited supervision, the accountant performs various accounting operational activities to support accounting function such as preparing reports and financial statements, reviewing general ledger entries for accuracy and compliance, and bi-weekly payroll submission. Applies accounting principles requiring a high degree of technical expertise to work and recommends changes to current accounting principles and procedures. Performs various semi-complex to complex accounting and payroll activities. Reports to the Financial Controller.
Performance Expectations
- Reconciles and reviews general ledger, debtor s ledger, creditors ledger, fixed assets to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures.
- Performs financial closing activities by ensuring timing of close and cutoffs are accurate and prepares.
- month-end financial.
- Checks fixed asset records and produces accounting statements that describe depreciation schedules.
- Prepares the year-end audit as required by corporate policy and government regulations.
- Analyzes and recommends changes in accounting systems and procedures to continuously improve efficiency and productivity.
- Administers and monitors the maintenance of general ledgers and financial statements and prepares report packets monthly which provide management with accurate financial information for use in the decision-making process.
- Reviews Edit/Change reports for debtors, creditors, and general ledger master files.
- Reviews creditor payment runs.
- Prepares and/or supervises bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and ensures proper spending and accuracy of the balance.
- Responsible for the preparation and processing full cycle bi-weekly payroll including all deductions.
- Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime.
- Responding to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, vacation, and other payroll related issues
- Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees.
- Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate.
- Creating and checking entries and totals, balancing at regular intervals as required for bank reconciliation.
- Working with the finance department for all payroll related inquiries and balancing the payroll for accounting purposes
- Maintaining documentation of employee absences, bonuses, and personal time
- Administering the employee Group Benefit Plan including new hire set-up, employee record maintenance and status change
- Completes and performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned.
- Performs any additional special projects as assigned by manager.
Credentials
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is required.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience in Payroll and Accounting
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) completion from the American Payroll Association (APA) preferred.
- Intermediate to Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel required.
- Working knowledge of ADP systems considered an asset.
- Experience in data collection, entry, and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
Desired Characteristics
- Empowered decision maker/relationship-builder with high integrity.
- Accounting and Controlling process expertise; coaching/mentoring skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of information received.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Well-organized with ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Excellent with computer applications (Windows, Excel, Word)
- Intermediate level experience with ERP systems.
- Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data and assess financial risks.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information to management.
- Possess drive and motivation to continuously meet deadlines and maintain current accounting knowledge.
- IFRS experience is a plus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Counsel
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.