Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $75K-80K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
 

As our next Accountant, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining accurate financial and accounting systems that support operational excellence and sound business decision-making. Your expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, and financial controls will be critical in ensuring the integrity of financial data and supporting manufacturing operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain accurate accounting systems and financial records
• Support the development and maintenance of production costing methodologies and standards
• Analyze inventory, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and production performance metrics
• Maintain customer pricing records and accounts receivable sub-ledgers
• Review freight invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Research, resolve, and document discrepancies in financial transactions
• Maintain fixed asset records, schedules, forecasts, additions, disposals, and audits
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Support the preparation of annual business plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial investigations
• Assist with internal, external, interim, and year-end audit requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within accounting and finance processes
• Support compliance with quality, environmental, and safety management systems

What We’re Looking For:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Pursuit of CPA designation preferred
• 2–5 years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience considered an asset
• Experience with costing and inventory accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments
• Fixed asset accounting experience
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience supporting audit activities and financial controls
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

What we offer:

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 ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.