Accounting Associate

Job Title: Accounting Associate

Job Summary:

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.

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 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.
• Academic/Educational Requirements:
• Diploma or degree in business administration, accounting or related program.
• CPA designation is an asset.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 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.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including knowledge of IFS and advanced MS Excel skills is an asset
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all related Acts and Regulations

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:

At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact

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.