Magna

Automotive

Accountant

$80–100k Guelph, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Accountant at Magna. Skills: financial analysis, cost accounting, reporting. Prepare complex financial reports. Cross train financial roles”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Ability to tackle loosely defined problems; asking the right questions

Eligibility Requirements

maintain the confidential nature of the department

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

CPA designation required, Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience

Nice to Have

manufacturing accounting experience in a fast-paced automotive environment an asset, Previous experience working with PowerBI, SQL, Hyperion, Power Ledger, GSD system and TraX is an asset

What You'll Do.

Prepare complex financial reports

Cross train financial roles

Cross train general accountant roles

Cross train management accountant roles

Prepare financial statements

Prepare monthly reporting

Prepare quarterly reporting

Prepare yearly reporting

Provide support to department leaders

Assist with financial audits

Assist with operational audits

Create journal entries

Reconcile sub-ledgers

Integral part of month end close

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with team; Liaises with external auditors; Liaises with other department personnel

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal communication skills; Excellent written communication skills

Process & Methodology

project management abilities

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