Finance

General Accountant

Job Title: General Accountant
Location: North Bay, ON, or Sturgeon Falls, ON (This position has a flexible work location, working out of our North Bay or Sturgeon Falls location is an option)
Company: North America
Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions
Reports To: Financial Analyst

Come and join our team! Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Job Summary:

The General Accountant will be responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations within our manufacturing environment. This role plays a vital part in supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:
  • Assist/Prepare in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, instead of preparation of financial statements.
  • Assist in the preparation of budget reports and forecasts.
• General Ledger Management:
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Post journal entries and manage accruals, prepaid expenses, and inter-company transactions.
• Accounts Payable and Receivables:
  • Process vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
• Inventory Accounting:
  • Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, ensuring accuracy in cost of goods sold (COGS) calculations.
  • Assist in the monthly inventory counts and variance analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, preparing and filing GST/HST returns, and other tax documents as required.
  • Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Cost Analysis:
  • Assist in analyzing manufacturing costs and variances, providing insights to management for decision-making.
  • Support the development of standard costing and cost control measures.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and contribute to their implementation.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and procurement, to gather necessary financial information and support business initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting/ERP software (e.g., Business Central, SAP) and Microsoft Office 365 with strong excel skills.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting experience is an asset
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Positive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, visit our website at Careers (home.sandvik)

Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.