Accountant, Finance
Belgrade, RS
Group Description
At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.
Job Introduction
The Accountant Finance plays an important role in the Magna IT Finance team. This position is responsible for all general accounting for the North America region and also supports the accounts receivable/payable processes when required. Working closely with the IT Finance Team in North America, the Jobholder will ensure the financial results are complete and accurate for each month end close.
Major Responsibilities
- Create and post journal entries for Global IT Canada and US
- Prepare bank entries and reconciliations
- Fixed assets accounting
- Maintain general and sub ledgers
- Month-end close
- Monitor and reconcile intercompany and other specific accounts
- Assist with the preparation of month-end, quarterly and year-end working papers
- Back up for AR invoicing process, A/P process, expense reports & payroll (salaried) entries
- Assist in corporate, managerial and tax reporting requirements
- Other duties as required
Knowledge, Education and Work Experience
- Accounting degree/diploma or equivalent job experience
- Working towards a professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of experience in the Accounting field
Skills and Competencies
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) with intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Accounting software experience – HFM (Hyperion) experience required and SAP is an asset
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Effective English language skills (written and verbal)
- Responsible, works well independently as well as in a team
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and affiliates
- Attention to detail and self-motivated
- Analyze data and focus on continuous improvement
- Be organized and troubleshoot problems
- Obtain or provide routine information
- Solid English language skills (written and verbal)
Additional Information
We offer attractive benefits (e.g. employee profit participation program) and a salary which is in line with market conditions depending on your skills and experience. For dedicated and motivated employees, we offer an interesting and diversified job within a dynamic global team together with the individual and functional development in a professional environment of a global acting business. Fair treatment and a sense of responsibility towards employees are the principle of the Magna culture. We strive to offer an inspiring and motivating work environment.
Occasional travel up to 5% of the time.
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.