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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
- Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CPA or CA)
- A minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in accounting in a manufacturing setting
- Experience in automotive manufacturing is an asset.
- Practical, relevant experience with Microsoft Office.
- Good math skills and the ability to analyze data.
- Strong listening and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours).
- Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
- Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact.
- Complete accurate and consistent accounting records
- Adherence to Government and Corporate policies and procedures
- Perform banking functions and bank reconciliations as required
- Review all capital expenditures to ensure proper account code distribution
- Maintain monthly fixed assets addition schedule and all supporting documents
- Maintain monthly tooling and analysis reconciliation schedule
- Maintain, manage, track and update program related Purchase Orders and cash disbursements related to programs
- Update the program proforma income statements as required
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to tooling inventory, fixed assets and prepare journal entries periodically
- Support engineering and program managers with various tasks such as entering requisitions
- Responsible to review and analyze various cost accounts and prepare required journal entries for month end close
- Prepare and input journal entries into the general ledger related to tooling and fixed assets
- Prepare various variance analysis actual versus budget and forecast
- Work closely with AR and AP team to ensure all invoices related to tooling programs are prepared on time and fully supported
- Prepare, update and fully understand various Microsoft excel spreadsheets for various analysis and reconciliations
- Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller in the preparation of the financial section of the business plan and the periodic forecast, along with tasks related to audits
- Perform miscellaneous other accounting functions as requested by the Assistant Controller and Controller
- Other duties as required.
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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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Skills Required
- Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CPA or CA)
- Minimum five (5) years post-qualification experience in accounting in a manufacturing setting
- Manufacturing experience (automotive manufacturing is an asset)
- Practical, relevant experience with Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel)
- Good math skills and the ability to analyze data
- Strong listening and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours)
- Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement
- Able to interact effectively with other team members
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.
Magna International Insights
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.
