Accounting Associate
Prepare all month end reconciliations and journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare and support the analysis of the financial statements, and regular monthly reports in a timely manner.
Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
Prepare and maintain daily reporting with commentary for sales and various costs compared to forecast.
Prepare monthly product line income statements and other monthly reports in a timely manner.
Prepare, analyze, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
Provide complete payroll backup in the absence of the payroll clerk.
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.
Provide support to interim and year-end audit.
Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and the rolling forecast as required.
A university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is required.
Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
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, BPC SAP, PowerBI and advanced MS Excel skills is an asset.
Continuously maintain current knowledge of all related Acts and Regulations.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but is 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.
Skills Required
- University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Business or related discipline
- Preparing financial summaries and analyzing financial data
- Ability to work in a computerized environment including knowledge of IFS, BPC SAP, PowerBI, and advanced MS Excel skills
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
