Senior Accounting Analyst

American Iron and Metal; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group insurance coverage

RRSP with employer matching

Telemedicine

Paid vacation from day one

AIM tuition assistance grants

Company events

On-site gym

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to join the finance team. You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, support month- and year-end closes, and analyze data to guide decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA-eligible, 4–7+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel. You’ll work across FP&A, operations and leadership, mentoring junior staff while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

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 GAAP compliance, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support audits with documentation and requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor junior accounting staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

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

CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365

Maximo

Job 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 andthe ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the yearsevolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metalrecycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing ofsolder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial andmining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, moresustainable future for all.

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

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., D365, Maximo ... )
• You have Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• You have the Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + other benefits;
• Group insurance coverage from day one andgroup RRSPwith employer matching contributions;
• Telemedicine(Unlimited access to a doctor 24/7);
• Eligible for paid vacation from day one; **
• AIM tuition assistance grants.
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Christmas party, etc.);
• Free on-site gym;
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment - work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!