Accounting Assistant

MASSIV Automated Systems, an advanced technology-based division of Magna International Inc., specializes in the design and build of automated/robotic assembly lines for the automotive industry. Our areas of expertise include hemming (robotic and table top), laser welding, and assembly line welding. Our customers include other divisions within Magna and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as General Motors, Chrysler and Ford.

We are a true global supplier to the automotive industry! Our assembly lines provide a diverse range of automotive products such as doors, hoods, liftgates and underbody parts to customers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe.

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for maintaining new and existing vendor/customer set-ups, clearing incoming payments and performing other month-end/year-end job tasks for both Massiv Automated Systems & Massiv Die-form.

Month End Duties:
• Accounts and bank reconciliations
• Reconciliation of inter-company accounts with other divisions
• Analyses of Travel Advance Accounts, reconciliation, and collection of outstanding balances
• Month End Binder (Hard copy and Electronic)
• A/R Aging Reconciliation
• Vendor reconciliation
• Analyze all HST accounts for error accruals (CMI and Intercompany)
• Assist A/P & A/R

On Going Duties:
• Vendor & Customer maintenance
• Analyses of other General Ledger accounts as assigned from time to time
• Prepare weekly cash forecast
• Prepare Journal Entries
• Review Bank accounts for incoming and outgoing payments.
• Minutes of the monthly finance meeting
• American Express reconciliation
• Metal scrap reconciliation
• Utilities reconciliation
• Perform other reasonable duties as required and assigned.
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner.
• Consult your Manager if you are not 100% sure how to perform tasks in a safe manner
• Follow all safety rules, standards, and procedures at all times in all areas.
• Ensure that your work area is kept clean, tidy, and organized at all times to prevent accidents and produce quality products.
• Report all unusual circumstances and actively participate in and support Continuous Improvements.
• Follow all ISO Standard Operating Procedures to ensure world class quality products are supplied to our customers.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or work related experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Experience using Visual Manufacturing System would be an asset
• Ability to work as a team member and individually
• Excellent communication (oral and written), inter-personal and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and attain objectives with minimal supervision

• Office and shop floor environment
• Overtime hours may be required especially during month end & year end
• Day/overnight and/or extended travel required to customers sites

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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