Junior Accounting Manager

Our client is a global publicly traded manufacturing company. As a result of exciting growth, they are adding a new position to the Canadian Finance Team. As Junior Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in managing accounting activities for North American business entities. Reporting to the NA Manager, your responsibilities will include:

General Accounting

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities: journal entries, provisions, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Act as liaison between NA Business Units, Shared Services, and Corporate functions.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis for balance sheet and P& L accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and support internal/external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and maintain internal controls.
• Oversee accounting processes performed by external partners for accuracy.
• Support tax reporting and provide financial data as required.

Monthly & Year-End Closing

• Manage monthly closing activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Resolve issues impacting month-end close and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Prepare internal and external reports for business units, corporate consolidation, and tax authorities.

Process Optimization

• Participate in end-to-end projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.
• Drive process improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and IT.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.

What is in it for You?

• Strong compensation package including bonus, company-paid benefits from Day 1, company pension, paid vacation & personal days, CPA dues, PD and tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work for a large global publicly traded company.
• Exciting future career growth.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (Master’s an asset).
• Certification: CPA designation or actively pursuing.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in accounting (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and processes (Fixed Assets & Cost Accounting an asset).
• Month-end close and financial statement preparation experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, Cognos, and MS Office (Excel expertise required).
• Skills: S:trong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Collaborative team player with resilience and problem-solving mindset.
• Other: Experience with SLAs, KPIs, and shared services processes (Record to Report, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay).

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