Junior Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in completion of month-end accounting functions including preparation of journal entries
• Complete relevant monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of accounts in a timely manner
• Complete weekly loading of financial data from ERP system to accounting system and monthly loading of financials to global financial system
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports for department leaders
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with business plan and quarterly forecast process
• Perform any activities that would pertain to the maintenance of an accurate and detailed tooling subledger
• Perform any activities that would pertain to the maintenance of an accurate and detailed A/R subledger
• Perform any activities related to capital assets/other assets, including subledger management and reconciliations
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF16949 standards
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area
• Having or working towards CPA designation is an asset

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in the automotive industry is an asset

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and communication skills
• Team Player
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work in a fast pace environment