Accountant

About the Role

Magna offers excellent Medical and Dental Benefits, after one month of service; 90% coverage + $2,000/year for dental coverage, Profit Sharing, Cafeteria and Gym on-site, Education assistance, Employee barbecue, Christmas lunches and Magna employee discounts for products and services.  

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the preparation of complex financial reports while providing support to department leaders through financial analysis. Liaise with auditors, group office and operational personnel.  We are looking for a curious, self-starter, highly motivated; detail oriented possessing a drive for continuous learning and self-improvement.
 

Your Responsibilities

-    Collaborate with the team in the preparation of complex financial reports 
-    Cross train Financial, General and Cost accountant roles
-    Assist in the preparation of financial statements; monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting
-    Provide support to department leaders through financial and operational analysis and throughout the applicable budget and forecasting process
-    Liaise with other department personnel
-    Assist with internal and external financial audits
-    Create journal entries, reconcile sub-ledgers for assigned accounts 
-    Integral part of month/quarter/year end close activities and financial statements with detailed analysis
-    Assist in BOM audits and collection of production data
-    Back up to key accounting roles
-    Other duties as required
 

Who we are looking for

-    University degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA designation attained or in progress
-    Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience in a fast-paced environment an asset
-    Extensive background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting 
-    Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macro’s, VLOOKUP) required
-    Previous experience working with PowerBI, SQL, Hyperion, Power Ledger, GSD system and TraX
-    Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
-    Strong investigative and Analytical skills and high proficiency dealing with data required
-    Ability to investigate and problem solve independently
-    Experience conducting deep dive analysis with large volumes of data
-    Annual Audits (SOX, Magna Year End, Government)
 

Your preferred qualifications

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

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