Plant Accountant

Carmeuse; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company is seeking a Finance professional for its operations in Ontario. This role involves month-end closing, budget preparation, and external audit support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and possess strong analytical skills. Attention to detail and effective communication are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, demonstrating a commitment to employee welfare and career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Full pension plan

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Fluent in speaking and writing English.
• Professional designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close functions.
• Fixed asset reviews.
• Capital project closing.
• Budget and forecast preparation.
• Conduct external audit support.
• Prepare monthly financial presentations.

Skills

High attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize and manage assignments

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP ERP system

Job description

Job Description

Department: Finance

Location: Beachville, ON or Dundas, ON

Salary: $90,950 - $117,135

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, and a full pension plan.

Vacancy Status Disclosure: Replacement for existing vacancy.

AI Statement: Carmeuse does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close functions
• Fixed asset reviews
• Capital project closing
• Cycle count procedures
• Spare parts inventories
• Monthly and periodic stockpile surveys
• Slow moving inventory quarterly adjustment
• Budget and 7+5 forecast support and preparation
• Bulk material purchase price variance analysis (periodic)
• Periodic tax reporting as needed
• Periodic tax department requests
• Weekly forecasts - Comparison of budget vs actual
• Reconcile finished goods inventory
• Bi-annual lease review analysis - property review
• Business insurance requests
• Daily spending activity review
• Ad-hoc requests from Operations & Regional Controller
• Government ad-hoc reporting
• External audit support
• Building Standard cost models annually
• Preparing monthly financial presentations
• All other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Level of Experience: 0-5 years & up
• Fluent speaking and writing English
• Bachelor's in accounting, Finance and/or Other Business-Related Degree/ Diploma
• Professional designation or working towards a professional designation preferred but not required

Knowledge and Skills

• High attention to detail
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, customers and the general public
• Effective verbal and written communication skills enabling the individual to work effectively with various levels of organizational management, across functional areas in both the corporate office and operating locations
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer operation and software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office. Experience with various modules within the corporation's SAP ERP system would be a benefit.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and generate accurate and timely results
• Ability to build relationships and work within a team environment
• Ability to lead and influence in a peer environment without authority over the environment
• Demonstrate system, project and people management skills to oversee various actives while motivating and guiding others to accomplish common goals
• Conceptual thinking with the skill to see the big picture and understanding the wider knowledge in context with the organization's strategy
• Ability to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
• Customer service focus that anticipates both internal and external customer requests in a manner that shows a commitment to continuous improvement and delivers a high-quality output
• Exhibits a positive and proactive attitude with high initiative and the ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts with a win‑win approach
• Forward thinking and challenging the status quo
• Support technical and corporate initiatives toward digitization and sustainability
• Adaptable to changing and competing priorities