Full timeFinance

Accountant

Linamar Career Site - NewWest Chicago🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationWest Chicago, United States

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointContinuous ImprovementOutreachPayrollVariance Analysis

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Pay range: $70-80k per year

Job Summary:

Responsible for the completion of month end reporting from journal entries through to the financial statements. Provide various monthly reports, ensure fixed asset sub ledger is continually updated and prepare monthly reconciliations and assist in monthly variance analysis.

Responsibility:

Prepare all journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure all corporate deadlines are met regarding tax entry and sales matrix.
Prepare financial statements, reconciliations and supporting reports in a timely manner.
Prepare monthly income statements and other monthly reports in a timely manner.
Assist in preparation of monthly variance analysis reporting.
Prepare month end reconciliations in a timely manner.
Ensure GL coding is accurate.
Analyze and prepare monthly system generated accruals.
Prepare all fixed asset schedules for year-end audit.
Assist with the preparation of a twelve-month rolling forecast as required.
Assist with preparation of annual budget and five-year business plan as required.
Responsible for monitoring and reviewing the quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.
Special projects as required.

Academic/Educational Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and work experience in manufacturing or warehousing is preferred.

Required Skills/Experiences:

A minimum of five years' leadership experience in commercial finance or banking would be preferred.
Ability to make sound financial decisions and change accounting procedures as needed.
Minimum four to six years of experience in accounting or in a related area.
Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practice, and procedures.
Ability to use various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Interact with co-workers and accountants and act as a liaison between different departments.

What Linamar Has to Offer:

Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Council
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

About Us:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

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 Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.