Accounting Associate - New Graduate Rotation Program

Job summary

The associate will rotate through various accounting departments to gain experience in consolidations, global finance, and operations accounting. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reconciliations, financial statements, variance analysis, and processing accounts payable and receivable.

Job details

Accounting Associate – Rotation Program Job Summary This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program. The successful candidate will spend 3 years gaining experience by rotating through various Linamar operations in Guelph, ON. You will have exposure to areas such as Consolidations, Global Finance, Group Office and Operations Accounting. Employees who have previously completed this program are successfully working in all areas of Accounting and Finance within Linamar both locally and internationally. Responsibility * Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner. * Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations, and reports in a timely manner. * Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items. * Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging. * Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips. * Prepare the bi-weekly payment processing for all corporate payables. * Process all corporate manual expense reports. * Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts. * Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and a twelve-month rolling forecast as needed. Academic/Educational Requirements * Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business, or related discipline, * Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program. * Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA program. Required Skills/ Experience * Recent graduate with prior co-op experience. * Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data. * Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements. * Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills. What Linamar Has to Offer * Competitive Compensation * Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. * Opportunities for career advancement. * Sustainability Council * Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. * Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. About Us Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request. INDGSFD

What you’ll do

The associate will rotate through various accounting departments to gain experience in consolidations, global finance, and operations accounting. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reconciliations, financial statements, variance analysis, and processing accounts payable and receivable.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree in Accounting or a related discipline and be prepared to enroll in the CPA program. Prior co-op experience and advanced Excel skills are required for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Drug insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Career advancement opportunities • Sustainability council • Community outreach programs • Auto supplier discounts

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Variance analysis
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Excel
• Financial data evaluation
• Balance sheets
• Income statements
• CPA program preparation
• Expense Reports
• Variance Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Aging Processes
• Balance Sheet
• Business Planning
• Bond Credit Rating
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• International Finance
• Leadership
• Income Statement
• Innovation
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Payment Processing
• Product Lining
• Purchasing
• Visionary

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Accounting Associate
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors