What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Introduction
The Accountant, Finance plays an important role in the Magna Global IT Finance team. This position is responsible for all general accounting for the North America region and also supports the accounts receivable/payable processes when required. Working closely with the IT Finance Team in North America, the Accountant, Finance will ensure the financial results are complete and accurate for each month end close.
Major Responsibilities
- Create and post journal entries
- Prepare bank entries and reconciliations
- Fixed assets accounting
- Maintain general and sub ledgers
- Month-end close
- Monitor and reconcile Intercompany and other specific accounts
- Assist with the preparation of month-end, quarterly and year-end working papers
- Back up for AR invoicing process, A/P process, expense reports & payroll (salaried) entries
- Assist in corporate, managerial and tax reporting requirements
- Other duties as required
Knowledge and Education
- Accounting degree/diploma or equivalent job experience
- Working towards a Professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred but not required
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Accounting field
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) with intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Accounting software experience - SAP is an asset
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Responsible, works well independently as well as in a team
Skills and Competencies
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and affiliates
- Attention to detail and self-motivated
- Analyze data and focus on continuous improvement
- Be organized and troubleshoot problems
- Obtain or provide routine information
- Solid English language skills (written and verbal)
- German language skills is an asset
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
