Senior Accounting Analyst

American Iron and Metal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company located in Montreal is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to join its finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement, ensuring accurate accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, CPA or CPA-eligibility, and 4-7+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis. A competitive wage and professional development opportunities are offered along with a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Vacation and benefits

RRSP matching program

Annual tuition scholarship up to $8,500

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accounting Analyst to join our finance team. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement, supporting accurate accounting operations and informed business decisions.

What you're responsible for:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform complex account reconciliations and variance analyses
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit requests
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership teams
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• You are a CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• You have 4-7+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
• You have Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• You have Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• You have Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• You have Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsYou have the Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Additional Information

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!