Accountant

Linamar
Wilson, NC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented candidates with experience in financial systems and a willingness to learn working in manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in fixed asset management and month-end accounting processes
    — “Prepare month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner”
  • Individuals who can balance independent work with team collaboration in a manufacturing setting
    — “Work independently and as part of a team”
  • Candidates who have demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to ERP systems and company procedures
    — “Ability to learn additional functionally in the ERP system, work procedures, and expand financial knowledge”

Things to consider

  • The role requires backup responsibilities across payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
    — “Backup for payroll, AP and AR”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle both routine and urgent accounting tasks
    — “Respond to urgently required special requests, while keeping in mind the need to complete routine tasks on schedule”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with fixed asset tracking and reconciliation in your resume and interviews
    — “Maintain a computerized listing of all fixed assets, supported by appropriate photocopies of source documents”
  • Emphasize your ability to solve discrepancies in accounting data with concrete examples
    — “Ability to solve discrepancies in accounting data such as bills, invoices and reports”
  • Showcase both your technical proficiency with accounting systems and your communication skills
    — “Good communication skills – both verbal and written.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to complete tasks on schedule and manage multiple priorities
    — “Possess organizational skills in dealing with the day’s priorities and respond to urgently required special requests”
  • Include examples of training or mentoring others in accounting processes
    — “May provide functional advice or training to less experienced accountants”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial records
  • timely financial reporting
Typical background
accountingfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

Accounting ActivitiesFinancial StatementsAccounts Payable And ReceivableFixed Asset ManagementRecord Keeping

Preferred

ERP System KnowledgeFinancial Knowledge

Stack & domain

AccountingFinancial StatementsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFixed Asset AccountingERP SystemCommunicationAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-solvingFinance

About the role

Original posting from Linamar

Accountant

Plan, organize and administer specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. May provide functional advice or training to less experienced accountants.

·     Prepare month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner

·     Prepare, analyze and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging

·     Ensure that all charges to the fixed asset accounts are categorized properly

·     Maintain a computerized listing of all fixed assets, supported by appropriate photocopies of source documents

·     Assist with the preparation of fixed asset schedules for year-end audio.

·     Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, account statements and using computerized and manual systems

·     Enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, checks, and invoices in a ledger

·     Prepare standard entries and accruals

·     Various month end duties completed by assigned deadline

·     Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing and maintaining filing and record system.

·     Backup for payroll, AP and AR

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability and advancement opportunities.

 We Offer

·     Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages

·     Career Advancement & Training Opportunities

·     Shift Premiums & Production Bonus

·     Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

 Requirements

·     Possess working knowledge of computer programs such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, and company system

·     Good communication skills – both verbal and written.

·     Maintain accuracy in financial records while paying attention to detail

·     Ability to solve discrepancies in accounting data such as bills, invoices and reports.

·     Possess organizational skills in dealing with the day’s priorities and respond to urgently required special requests, while keeping in mind the need to complete routine tasks on schedule.

·     Assist others to complete routine tasks and to ensure services are provided efficiently

·     Ability to learn additional functionally in the ERP system, work procedures, and expand financial knowledge

·     Must be willing to learn

·     Work independently and as part of a team

 Why Linamar

·     Opportunities for career advancement

·     Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

 Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Source: Linamar careers

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