Corporate Accountant

AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.

AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.

AGS is looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our dynamic organization.

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Accountant is knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced, hard-working, and interested in the automotive industry. The Corporate Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of duties and responsibilities as outlined below in accordance with AGS' cultural priorities. The duties and responsibilities listed below are not meant to be all-encompassing. As business needs change, this list may be adapted. It is expected that the incumbent will participate in meetings, on teams and projects to collectively achieve our priorities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working primarily with the Accounting Manager (and in collaboration with the Plant Controllers and other Corporate Finance functions) the candidate will be responsible for various financial reporting activities including:

1. Assist with monthly accounting and reporting requirements:
   • Assist the Treasury team with payment processing and payment reconciliations.
   • Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
   • Prepare financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data.
   • Perform other month end closing responsibilities and related reporting.
2. Assist in the coordination of the annual external audit conducted by KPMG:
   • Prepare audit working paper files and communicate with Finance team members and the external audit team.
   • Update and validate various financial process documentation (while continuously looking for improvements) through detailed walkthroughs with financial process owners.
   • Work with Corporate and Plant Finance teams to reconcile and analyze the company's balance sheet items and analysis of related income statement accounts.
   • Assist in the preparation of the company's consolidated financial statements and related Notes to Financial Statements.
   • Coordinate efforts with the accounts payable, accounts receivable and related company finance teams to reconcile intercompany accounts.
3. Assist in the preparation of year-end tax working papers to support year-end tax provisions and related tax returns for the CDN and US business entities:
   • Work with the Accounting Manager; KPMG and Grant Thornton tax teams; and U.S. tax consultants to gather and prepare supporting year-end tax reports and schedules.
4. Assist with various financial reporting special projects:
   • Assist in improving the integrity of the Fixed Asset Subledgers.
   • Assess the financial and reporting impact of changing the fixed asset depreciation methodology from Declining Balance to Straight Line.
5. Assist in various other projects as they arise:
   • Assist in the co-ordination of the annual consolidated group insurance renewal process.
   • Assist in the co-ordination of the annual inventory appraisal audit conducted by Fifth Third Bank.
   • Work with I/T to implement an efficient contract management process.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2nd or 3rd year university education working towards a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (with an accounting or finance major).
• High energy level, with demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and within a group environment.
• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills.
• A solid understanding of accounting concepts.
• Previous accounting experience (including process documentation experience/courses).

EFFORT

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Solid organizational/time management skills.
• Effective communication skills - written/verbal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No travel required

Accessibility: AGS Automotive Systems is proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At AGS we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request by contacting AGS Human Resources at .

Equal Opportunity: As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with all applicable legislation, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This applies to all aspects of employment. All employees must be treated equally without discrimination based on matters such as race, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, or disability.