About the role
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Effectively coordinates and carries out administrative and accounting functions for Canada.
- Effectively maintains various tracking and accounting systems utilized by the Company.
- Administers and oversees payroll functions.
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
- Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare reports.
- Records financial information to assure accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting principles.
- Reviews and maintains the accounting system and all interfaces with the general ledger system.
- Develops reports for management.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordination and processing of payroll and related processes.
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Reconciliation with general ledger, including the processing of monthly and annual governmental reports, returns and statutory filings related to payroll taxes and withholdings.
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Supports HR and Finance in ensuring monthly requirements for employee and employer pension contributions are submitted accurately and on time.
-
Coordinates and tracks employee time off balances through ADP.
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Process monthly journal entries, including the following: standard, recurring journal entries, allocations and specific entries as part of unique transactions.
-
Reviews tax assessments, invoices, and other reports to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulatory taxing authorities for sales, use, property, federal and provincial taxes, as applicable, and other governmental reporting requirements.
-
Regularly reviews key general ledger accounts including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
-
Assist in the audit process, primarily involving additional supporting documentation.
-
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Assist with managing fixed assets ledger and capex process. Works as a liaison with the sites on capex spend, including actual, forecast, and budget capex.
- Back-up for Accounts Payable. Regularly cross-trains with Accounts Payable to perform the critical tasks during extended absences.
- Assists location managers in coordinating, planning, and conducting physical inventories/cycle counts.
- Assists Finance Controller with month-end financial reviews.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis of finance related data for senior management.
- Generates and distributes certain reports to other departments to assist in independent account analysis and verification.
- Works closely with Finance colleagues to improve efficiency of accounting processes.
- Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.
OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
- Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively work without major conflicts.
- Analytical skills are required to support business systems, including budgets, planning, and continuous improvement projects.
- Strong computer skills (Excel skills required).
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple demands, priorities and directions.
- Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without supervision. Being a self-starter is essential.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience requirements:
- College or University education in the field of Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years of payroll processing knowledge and experience
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Enterprise software experience is required. Familiarity with ADP, IFS, and QlikView a plus
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics:
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Time Management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding and ability to interpret Union collective agreements
- Inventory Management experience
About Magris Talc
Magris Talc is the leading fully integrated North American Talc producer with a 100+ year operating history. Our products are used globally by leading, blue-chip organizations, to enhance performance in a variety of industrial applications in key markets including polymers, paints & coatings, pharmaceutical, building products and more.
Leading Supplier of Critical Inputs: We are the leading supplier of talc products in North America. Our products increase performance, reduce weight, control emissions and displace harmful chemicals in a variety of industries including automotive, building products, agriculture, pharmaceutical and more.
Continuous Innovation: We understand the complex demands of customers. Our research & development experts help develop solutions by designing new products, technologies & processes.
Health, Safety & Environmental: Safety is our most important value, and we believe that everyone should go home safe & healthy everyday. At Magris Talc, we utilize best in class safety management programs which help us to target continuous improvement in our safety performance & culture.
Approach to Sustainability: We define the performance of our organization based on a strong health & safety leadership & culture, and on industry-best environmental practices. We also prioritize building and maintaining relationships with the communities that are critical to sustain our mission. We operate responsibly, respecting our employees, communities, and the environment. Across our operations, we ensure that we enhance everyday lives, and communities at large, to create a lower carbon world. We continuously invest in technologies that reduce our overall footprint, and in communities that help sustain our mission.
Community:
Magris’s core values are rooted in the relationships we strive to build with our communities. We define these communities to include our employees, contractors, suppliers, local communities, & others who may be impacted by our activities
About the role
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Effectively coordinates and carries out administrative and accounting functions for Canada.
- Effectively maintains various tracking and accounting systems utilized by the Company.
- Administers and oversees payroll functions.
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
- Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare reports.
- Records financial information to assure accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting principles.
- Reviews and maintains the accounting system and all interfaces with the general ledger system.
- Develops reports for management.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Coordination and processing of payroll and related processes.
-
Reconciliation with general ledger, including the processing of monthly and annual governmental reports, returns and statutory filings related to payroll taxes and withholdings.
-
Supports HR and Finance in ensuring monthly requirements for employee and employer pension contributions are submitted accurately and on time.
-
Coordinates and tracks employee time off balances through ADP.
-
Process monthly journal entries, including the following: standard, recurring journal entries, allocations and specific entries as part of unique transactions.
-
Reviews tax assessments, invoices, and other reports to ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal regulatory taxing authorities for sales, use, property, federal and provincial taxes, as applicable, and other governmental reporting requirements.
-
Regularly reviews key general ledger accounts including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations.
-
Assist in the audit process, primarily involving additional supporting documentation.
-
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Assist with managing fixed assets ledger and capex process. Works as a liaison with the sites on capex spend, including actual, forecast, and budget capex.
- Back-up for Accounts Payable. Regularly cross-trains with Accounts Payable to perform the critical tasks during extended absences.
- Assists location managers in coordinating, planning, and conducting physical inventories/cycle counts.
- Assists Finance Controller with month-end financial reviews.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis of finance related data for senior management.
- Generates and distributes certain reports to other departments to assist in independent account analysis and verification.
- Works closely with Finance colleagues to improve efficiency of accounting processes.
- Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.
OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
- Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively work without major conflicts.
- Analytical skills are required to support business systems, including budgets, planning, and continuous improvement projects.
- Strong computer skills (Excel skills required).
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple demands, priorities and directions.
- Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without supervision. Being a self-starter is essential.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience requirements:
- College or University education in the field of Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years of payroll processing knowledge and experience
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Enterprise software experience is required. Familiarity with ADP, IFS, and QlikView a plus
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics:
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Time Management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding and ability to interpret Union collective agreements
- Inventory Management experience
About Magris Talc
Magris Talc is the leading fully integrated North American Talc producer with a 100+ year operating history. Our products are used globally by leading, blue-chip organizations, to enhance performance in a variety of industrial applications in key markets including polymers, paints & coatings, pharmaceutical, building products and more.
Leading Supplier of Critical Inputs: We are the leading supplier of talc products in North America. Our products increase performance, reduce weight, control emissions and displace harmful chemicals in a variety of industries including automotive, building products, agriculture, pharmaceutical and more.
Continuous Innovation: We understand the complex demands of customers. Our research & development experts help develop solutions by designing new products, technologies & processes.
Health, Safety & Environmental: Safety is our most important value, and we believe that everyone should go home safe & healthy everyday. At Magris Talc, we utilize best in class safety management programs which help us to target continuous improvement in our safety performance & culture.
Approach to Sustainability: We define the performance of our organization based on a strong health & safety leadership & culture, and on industry-best environmental practices. We also prioritize building and maintaining relationships with the communities that are critical to sustain our mission. We operate responsibly, respecting our employees, communities, and the environment. Across our operations, we ensure that we enhance everyday lives, and communities at large, to create a lower carbon world. We continuously invest in technologies that reduce our overall footprint, and in communities that help sustain our mission.
Community:
Magris’s core values are rooted in the relationships we strive to build with our communities. We define these communities to include our employees, contractors, suppliers, local communities, & others who may be impacted by our activities