Accountant

Salford Group; Salford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment company in Ontario is seeking an Accountant to manage specialized accounting tasks, including preparing financial statements and reconciliations. Candidates should have a diploma in accounting or a related field, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Strong MS Excel skills and the CPA designation are considered assets. Competitive compensation and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Community based outreach

Qualifications

• Two to four years of significant accounting experience.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including knowledge of accounting software.
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all related Acts and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries accurately.
• Support financial statements, reconciliations and reports.
• Reconcile fixed assets sub ledger to the general ledger.
• Prepare all fixed asset schedules for year-end audit.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Education

Diploma or degree in business administration, accounting or related program

CPA designation

Tools

IFS

Job description

Accountant

Job Summary

The role of the accountant 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.