Junior Accountant

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in completion of month-end accounting functions including preparation of journal entries
• Complete relevant monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of accounts in a timely manner
• Complete weekly loading of financial data from ERP system to accounting system and monthly loading of financials to global financial system
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports for department leaders
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with business plan and quarterly forecast process
• Perform any activities that would pertain to the maintenance of an accurate and detailed tooling subledger
• Perform any activities that would pertain to the maintenance of an accurate and detailed A/R subledger
• Perform any activities related to capital assets/other assets, including subledger management and reconciliations
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP
• Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF16949 standards
• Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related area
• Having or working towards CPA designation is an asset

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in the automotive industry is an asset

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and communication skills
• Team Player
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work in a fast pace environment

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Group:
Magna Exteriors