Accountant, Senior

Linamar Corporation; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linamar Corporation cares about precision and growth. The Senior Accountant will maintain GAAP-compliant records, manage month-end close, and perform financial analysis for the Albion plant. You will review transactions, reconcile ledgers and support intercompany processes in a manufacturing environment.

Significant responsibility includes payroll entries, tax filings, audits, and KPI reporting. A Bachelor's in finance/accounting and 3+ years of experience are required, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP in a manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficient MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems; Plex preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure month-end close procedures are completed in a timely manner.
• Review transactions for proper accounting treatment and perform reconciliations.
• Evaluate general ledger account usage and ensure accurate recording per policy.
• Ensure intercompany transactions are recorded and intercompany accounts are balanced.
• Collaborate with shared services to resolve AP/AR discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly payroll entries and reconcile.
• Prepare and post journal entries and tax filings.
• Support audits and ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

MS Excel

ERP systems Plex

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems (Plex)

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the plant maintains an adequate system of accounting records that comply with generally accepted accounting principles and be responsible for accounting, month-end reporting and financial analysis.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Responsibility

• Ensure month-end close procedures are completed in accordance with established reporting timelines
• Review transactions for proper accounting treatment and perform detailed account reviews and reconciliations to support balances
• Evaluate general ledger account usage and ensure transactions are recorded according to company policy
• Ensure intercompany transactions are recorded accurately and all intercompany accounts are balanced at month-end
• Collaborate with the shared service team to resolve discrepancies with accounts payable and receivable
• Track cash flow timing for customer-owned tooling projects and capital expenditures
• Maintain fixed asset and CIP records, including roll-forward reconciliation of additions, disposals and transfers
• Compile and organize data for daily and weekly KPI reporting
• Provide support and coordination of various audit requests
• Prepare weekly payroll entries and reconcile
• Prepare, upload and post other journal entries as needed
• Prepare Sales and Use Tax and other regulatory filings
• Conduct periodic ad-hoc analyses and special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or another business-related field

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting and finance
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP with previous experience as an Accountant, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst or similar role in in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills especially MS Excel
• Experience with ERP’s; Plex experience preferred but not required

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to Medical, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.