Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Join Our Team as an Accountant at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Salary Range: $75K-80K annually

Vacancy Type: Existing position

Shift: Day Shift, primarily office environment with some time spent in manufacturing facilities

Travel: Occasional travel is required between facilities

As our next Accountant
, you’ll be responsible for the financial statement analysis and month end processes of Johnson Electric Motion Technology, Ancaster Plant #2, and shared responsibilities of JEMT Services. The role will conduct month end closing duties and provide accurate and timely reports relating to the internal costs for the operation of the plant.

• Employee Well-being:
  Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment:
  Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace:
  An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership:
  Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

• Oversee financial control and plant performance reporting, including financial statements and KPIs, in alignment with company policies, procedures, and standardized reporting formats.
• Enforce and maintain effective internal controls over financial and operational processes for both reporting locations
• Manage the fixed asset register and process accounts receivable (AR) invoices.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial statements by preparing journal entries, payroll journals, monthly accruals, intercompany reconciliations, detailed cost calculations, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Complete full-cycle month-end closings (AR, AP, Inventory, and Fixed Assets) on a two-day close timeline, including accrual postings.
• Coordinate with the plant Quality team to prepare and follow up on vendor return invoices.
• Collaborate with the operations team to reconcile and resolve customer payment discrepancies.
• Submit monthly financial results to the parent company.
• Prepare balance sheet review packages in compliance with IFRS guidelines.
• Maintain customer and supplier pricing records and monitor aged AR and AP balances.
• Prepare and post payroll journals and accruals for the JEMT Services location.
• Manage intercompany journal entries and reconciliations for the JEMT Services location.
• Perform ad hoc reconciliations, variance analyses, and other financial reviews to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support interim and year-end internal, external audit activities and reporting requirements
• Support the preparation of annual business plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts
• Participate in projects, prepare reports, and complete additional assignments as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors as well as corporate officers.
• Implement and monitor cost management controls while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience (with preference in a manufacturing environment)
• Degree (Preference in Business/Accounting major), Pursuit of CPA designation preferred
• Excellent understanding and thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, internal controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills are a must.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively in a team.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to details
• Ability to multi-task and priorities work to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with Epicor/CMS is an asset

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to…