Accountant / General Staff Accountant

POSITION DETAILS

Job Summary

To accurately process vendor transactions, customer receipts, payroll entries, inter-company transactions on a daily basis and to support payroll as required.

Required Education & Experience

• Strong organizational skills, procedural knowledge and time management skills
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
• 2 - 3 years' experience of related work experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• University / Community College in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• Working knowledge of AS400 and /or CMS is an asset

Essential Functions/Competency Level

• Daily download of bank statements for clearing of cheques and other items in AP
• Proven self-starter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems and provides effective direction and development for staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation including Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Match entered invoices to processed cash disbursements
• An independent critical thinker who displays attention to detail
• Excellent attendance
• Address all vendor matching issues and payment issues
• Process cash disbursements of cheques, wire transfers and EFT
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Completion of balance sheet schedules and reconciliation, month end binder
• File and maintain all documents (AP documents)
• Enter A/P invoices, verify and post to A/P module
• Audit expense reports
• Abide by all company polices including, but not limited to the following; Health and safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human resources policies, and Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Verify invoice price matches PO and resolve differences
• Embraces the challenge of problem solving and identifying and implementing practical solutions.
• Continuous review of accrued materials details to eliminate duplication of costs booked to the General Ledger
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management
• Process ICO transactions, reconciliation and agreeing balances with other Martinrea Divisions
• Process payroll entries salary and hourly
• Match invoice, packing slips and purchase orders in preparation for AP data entry
• Daily bank reconciliation and submission of cash requirements to Martinrea

Decision Making and Authority

• Accounts receivable more than $100,000,000 annually
• Authority of decisions:
• Quantitative Measurements:
• Accounts payable of approximately 50 vendors
• Recommendations:
• How to communicate to Vendors, Customers, and Martinrea Division contacts
• Inter-company of approximately 25 divisions of Martinrea International
• Maintain and improve AR processes and AP processes
• Business Management Systems
• Prioritization of workload
• Accounts receivable of approximately 25 customers

2

• CMS

3

• Month-end & year-end reporting requirements

3

• Quarterly inventory count process

2

• XEEVA - Accounts Payable Function

2

Work Environment

99% Office Environment, 1% Plant Floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands

Desk work

Constant communication with employees, peers, management, suppliers, and customers

Overtime as required

Health & Safety

Must work in accordance with H&S regulations, Company and plant rules, policies, and procedures

Must use or wear PPE and certain clothing as required by the Company

Company Policies

Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental Systems, HR policies and Martinrea Employee Handbook

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Training Needs

New Hire Onboarding. Further training evaluation to be made at the next performance review cycle.

Disclaimer (US Only)

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. The Company may exercise its employment at will right at any time