Financial Accountant Co-Op

IKO North America; Lac-Nilgaut; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an accounting student to join the finance team in Lac-Nilgaut, Quebec. You will assist with month-end close, lease-related entries in MRI, and preparation of budgets and financial reports.

Ideal candidates are pursuing accounting studies, with CPA candidacy considered an asset, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Level 3-4 student in accounting programs.
• CPA designation pursuit is an asset.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills across departments.
• Ability to work individually and in a team under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Apply monthly rental payments to tenants accounts.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and month-end entries.
• Create and upload month-end accrual journal entries to MRI.
• Generate and send month-end financial reports.
• Support CAM/tax recoveries and property tax reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Post-secondary accounting education, CPA candidate asset

Tools

MRI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Apply monthly rental payments to tenants accounts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Create and upload month-end accrual journal entries to MRI
• Generate and send month end financial reports
• Prepare year-end CAM/tax recoveries adjustment billings in accordance with the tenant leases
• Reconcile property tax payments to tax payment schedules
• Maintain the security deposit account and tenant ledger
• Create/maintain various trackers (recurring billings tracker, reports status tracker, etc)
• Review lease setup in MRI
• Set up ACH/EFT/Wire payment requests
• Support the preparation of property analysis such as NOI analysis, variance analysis and intercompany account reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial statements working files and assist with year-end audit queries
• Provide accounting support to other term members on the accounting team and property/asset management team
• Support the property management team with annual budget and reforecasts
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects as requested

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 3- 4 Student
• Post-secondary education in accounting candidate; working towards a CPA designation is an asset;
• Strong analytical and accounting skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across different departments;
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team within tight deadlines and to collaborate with various functional teams
• Experience with lease interpretation is a key asset;
• Strong project/portfolio management experience;
• Strong understanding of CAM and Tax Recovery analysis;
• Knowledge in MRI is an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products; specifically with Excel

Benefits of Employment:

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.