Accountant-Manufacturing

Johnson Electric; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Sustainability focus

Inclusive workplace

Tech leadership

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking an Accountant to support financial statement analysis and month-end processes for the Ancaster Plant #2 and JEMT Services. The role will conduct month-end closing duties and provide accurate reports on internal costs for plant operations, ensuring timely and IFRS-compliant statements.

Responsibilities include plant reporting, AR and AP processing, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations, and collaboration with quality and operations teams to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting; CPA pursuit preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial control and plant performance reporting.
• Maintain internal controls over financial and operational processes.
• Manage fixed asset register and AR invoices.
• Prepare monthly statements, journals and accruals.
• Close full-cycle month-end on a two-day close timeline.

Skills

2-5 years accounting/finance

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting

CPA designation pursued

Tools

Epicor CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as an Accountant at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Salary Range: $75K-80K annually

Vacancy Type: Existing position

Shift: Day Shift, primarily office environment with some time spent in manufacturing facilities

Travel: Occasional travel is required between facilities

As our next Accountant, you’ll be responsible for the financial statement analysis and month end processes of Johnson Electric Motion Technology, Ancaster Plant #2, and shared responsibilities of JEMT Services. The role will conduct month end closing duties and provide accurate and timely reports relating to the internal costs for the operation of the plant.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee financial control and plant performance reporting, including financial statements and KPIs, in alignment with company policies, procedures, and standardized reporting formats.
• Enforce and maintain effective internal controls over financial and operational processes for both reporting locations
• Manage the fixed asset register and process accounts receivable (AR) invoices.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial statements by preparing journal entries, payroll journals, monthly accruals, intercompany reconciliations, detailed cost calculations, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Complete full-cycle month-end closings (AR, AP, Inventory, and Fixed Assets) on a two-day close timeline, including accrual postings.
• Coordinate with the plant Quality team to prepare and follow up on vendor return invoices.
• Collaborate with the operations team to reconcile and resolve customer payment discrepancies.
• Submit monthly financial results to the parent company.
• Prepare balance sheet review packages in compliance with IFRS guidelines.
• Maintain customer and supplier pricing records and monitor aged AR and AP balances.
• Prepare and post payroll journals and accruals for the JEMT Services location.
• Manage intercompany journal entries and reconciliations for the JEMT Services location.
• Perform ad hoc reconciliations, variance analyses, and other financial reviews to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support interim and year-end internal, external audit activities and reporting requirements
• Support the preparation of annual business plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts
• Participate in projects, prepare reports, and complete additional assignments as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors as well as corporate officers.
• Implement and monitor cost management controls while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience (with preference in a manufacturing environment)
• Degree (Preference in Business/Accounting major), Pursuit of CPA designation preferred
• Excellent understanding and thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, internal controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills are a must.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively in a team.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to details
• Ability to multi-task and priorities work to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with Epicor/CMS is an asset

What we offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company.

Our people are our company’s most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.