American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

Accounting Analyst

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLaval, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance is required.
At least five years of experience in a similar role is required.
Good knowledge of the asset accounting cycle and its principles is required.
Experience with financial system migration is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required.
Fluency in spoken and written French and English is required.
Proven leadership and critical-thinking skills are required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Attention to detail and thoroughness are required.
Autonomy and a sense of responsibility are required.
Ability to work under pressure and good organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
Prepare journal entries and analyze accounts, financials, and exchange-rate variations.
Keep work-in-progress asset records for equipment and projects up to date, collaborating with construction, site operations, and maintenance teams.
Calculate asset depreciation and maintain continuity schedules.
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
Support month-end close, year-end close, and external audit processes.
Analyze budget variations, actuals, and forecasts by region and division.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and sales tax filings.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
Perform ad hoc reporting assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Maximo (IBM), D365, Odoo, and Power BI is an asset.

Job Description

As an Accounting Analyst, you’ll report directly to the Accounting Supervisor and will be part of the Finance team of Kenny U-Pull.

What you’re responsible for:

Oversee various accounting functions, including Billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), General Ledger (GL), Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
Analyse financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
Prepare journal entries. Accounts, Financials and Exchange Rate analysis variations.
Keep the work-in-progress assets (equipment & projects) records up to date, notably by collaborating with various teams (ex. construction, site operations, maintenance teams)
Calculate asset depreciation & maintain the continuity schedules.
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
Support month-end close, year-end close and External Audit processes
Analyse divers Budget variations, Actuals and Forecasts per Region and per Division
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and sales tax filings.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
Perform any ad hoc reporting assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications

To join our team :

Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance
5 + years of experience in a similar role
Good knowledge of the assets accounting cycle and principles
Experience with financial system migration.
Proven leadership and critical thinking skills.
Good knowledge of the Microsoft Excel & Outlook
Knowledge of Maximo (IBM), D365, Odoo and Power BI (an asset).
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and thoroughness.
Autonomy and sense of responsibility
Ability to work under pressure and good organizational skills
Fluent in French and English (spoken and written) necessary

Additional Information

What we offer!

A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

About the Company

American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1936

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