What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Linamar Corp?
Accountant
The General Ledger Accountant performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger accounting. This position is also responsible for supporting the Controller in conducting key activities such as Month-End and Quarter- End close, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliations and Audits.
Performance Expectations
- Prepare monthly journal entries such as payroll, benefits, accruals, expense allocations, and revenues.
- Support with balance sheet preparation and monthly account reconciliation.
- Maintain and update fixed assets tracking processes.
- Support in continuous improvement processes as it relates to financials.
- Support in all aspects of financial/tax return preparation.
- Support plant controller with other duties as assigned including by not limited to executing Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable duties as needed
Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or at least 7 years of accounting experience with a focus on A/R, AP or cost accounting.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Five years of experience in accounting or related field.
- Intermediate to advance skills in MS Excell
- Experience in ERP systems (PLEX) strongly preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems with multiple variables.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- 401k Program
- 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.
