ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - 400000 PLANT ACCOUNTING

Dorel Home group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a Plant Accountant to support two facilities, focusing on cash management, payroll duties, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and excellent analytical skills, with a hands-on approach to operational involvement.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in an accounting position.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash related functions and prepare payroll entries.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account analysis.
• Assist in budget and forecast preparation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Self-Motivated

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - 400000 PLANT ACCOUNTING

Monday, February 24, 2025

Job Title : Plant Accountant

Reports to : Director of Finance : Domestic Manufacturing

Job Summary :

The Plant Accountant will support two facilities (Tiffin, OH and Cornwall, Ontario, Canada), with the focus being on the Cornwall facility. This includes running daily / weekly reports, administering cash related functions, handling payroll related duties, assisting in the creation and maintenance of standard cost and account analysis.

Responsibilities :

• Review daily dashboard and weekly consolidated production reports for both plants, but also be able to prepare them when needed.
• Manage cash related functions and work with Shared Services. This includes petty cash, invoices, freight damage reports and managing any checks received.
• Prepare payroll entries, payroll accruals, monthly consolidated headcount report and prepare any payroll related reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, monthly account analysis of specific accounts and payroll accrual.
• Prepare balance sheet recons and income statement reviews.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the item standard costs.
• Assist manufacturing as they develop strategies and establish objectives.
• Will be involved with physical inventory counting.
• Help in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Quarterly obsolete reserve workings.
• Yearly re-cost workings.
• Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least two years of experience in an accounting position (manufacturing experience would be preferred).
• Proven analytical skills.
• Computer skills including the AS400 (or equivalent) and Microsoft Office.
• Must be very strong and efficient in excel.
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to provide suggestions and not just wait for instructions.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; self-motivated.
• Must be a hands-on accountant and get involved operationally.
• Expected to be at the factory (Cornwall Location).
• Willing and able to adapt to changes with the needs of the organization.