Accounting Associate - Accounts Receivable

Linamar Corporation; Salford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural equipment is seeking an Accounting Associate for their Accounts Receivable team. This role includes overseeing accounts, managing collections, and assisting in audits, ideal for candidates with 2-4 years of accounting experience. Enjoy competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth within an innovative organization committed to quality and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Community based outreach

Discounts for local vendors

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of significant accounting experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Experience in a fully computerized environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine accounts receivable journal entries accurately.
• Manage collection of overdue invoices.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization

Education

Diploma or degree in business administration, accounting or related program

CPA designation

Tools

IFS

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Associate – Accounts Receivable

Job Summary

The role of the Accounting Associate 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 routine accounts receivable journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and manage collections
• Post payments to customer accounts and reconcile payment discrepancies
• Assist in year-end audit requirements
• Prepare, analyze and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts receivable aging reports
• Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to resolve customer-related issues
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required
  
  

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Diploma or degree in business administration, accounting or related program is considered an asset
• CPA designation is an asset.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Two to four years of significant accounting experience.
• Evaluate the accuracy of financial data
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including knowledge of IFS and advanced MS Excel skills is an asset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 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

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.