Accounting Associate

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian manufacturer is seeking an Accounting Associate in Guelph, Ontario. The position involves preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and processing accounts payable/receivable. Suitable for recent accounting graduates ready for the CPA program, this role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Community based outreach

Discounts for local vendors

Qualifications

• Recent graduate ready to start the CPA program.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support financial statements and reconciliations.
• Evaluate and assist with accounts payable and receivable.
• Process corporate payables and manual expense reports.
• Assist with annual budget and business plan preparation.

Skills

Financial data evaluation

Financial summary preparation

Advanced Excel skills

Prior co-op experience

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business, or related discipline

Requisite requirements for CPA program enrollment

Job description

Job Description

Accounting Associate

Job Summary

The Accounting Associate position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program. You will have exposure to areas such as Consolidations, Global Finance, Group Office and Operations Accounting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three‑way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare the bi‑weekly payment processing for all corporate payables.
• Process all corporate manual expense reports.
• Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, five‑year business plan, and a twelve‑month rolling forecast as needed.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Post‑Secondary Education in Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
• Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA program.

Required Skills/Experience

• Recent graduate with prior co‑op experience.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• 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.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian‑founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state‑of‑the‑art tools and resources, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

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.