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The Financial Shared Representative is responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable payments according to established internal procedures

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Processing

• Processes accounts payable payments in accordance to established processes
• Communicates with stakeholders such as suppliers to follow up, clarify information or resolve disputes (i.e. payment not made on time).  Escalates to management, where required
• Liaises with business unit leaders to obtain approval for payments
• Handles scanned documentations with low data recognition and data enters missing data
• Reviews documents for compliance and completeness against established requirements.  Identifies non-compliant items and missing information and obtains information to ensure compliance to established procedures and requirements
• Determines appropriate accounting codes to the documents according to business unit and expense/cost element type
• Performs mathematical calculations – additions, subtractions, multiplication and divisions – to verify for mathematical accuracy.  Identifies errors and liaises with appropriate stakeholder for resolution.  Escalates where required
• Validates accounts payable documentations against supporting documentations to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Identifies and resolves issues and discrepancies in transactional accounting.  Liaises with stakeholders and management for resolution
• Handles validation, matching, coding and approval exceptions.  Liaises with business unit leaders to obtain approval exceptions
• Prepares electronic fund transfers and cheques for payments
• Enters accounts payable transactions into accounting systems

Vendor Set Up Process

• Completes vendor set up requisitions and works with Supply Chain Administration to complete vendor set up

Audit Support

• Files, maintains and retrieves documentations for audit support
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Community college diploma preferably in accounting
• 1 to 3 years of clerical accounting/accounts payable work experience
• Understanding of sales tax rules
• Ability to execute work according to established procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve accounts payable issues and discrepancies
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, along with ability to identify inaccuracies in data
• Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution
• Ability to exercise judgment
• Proficient with accounting systems, MS Office Excel and other MS Office software applications along with ability to quickly learn other information systems and software applications

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Demonstrates an interest in attaining one or more of:

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional designation from Certified Accounts Payable Association (CAPA)
• Certified General Accounting

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support. Understands the impact of transactions on financial results and can be proactive to recommend necessary actions and can communicate with stakeholder about transactions, processes and analysis. Provides analysis for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting and audit and process improvements.
 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
 

Treasury Management

• Supporting in opening and closing bank accounts.
• Updating and documenting user access and privileges for each online banking platform.
• Coordinating surety bonds and letters of credit on an ad hoc basis.
• Setting up transactions within each online banking platform on an ad hoc basis.

Accounting

• Intermediate transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned intermediate account reconciliations independently.
• Identifies complex issues and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.

Accounting Policy

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported.

Audit Support and Controls

• Intermediate understanding of internal/client control requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.
• Gathers audit support data upon request.

Financial Systems

• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.
• Basic understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems.
• Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate system setups.

Planning / Forecasting

• Prepares standard forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations).
• Responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders in preparation of standard forecasts.

Analysis

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to Internal Stakeholders.

Reporting

• Preparation of internal reports.
• Provide input and support for external reports.
• Prepares basic business cases and provides input to intermediate business cases.

Scope/Complexity

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios.
• With some complex transactions.

Interaction with Stakeholder

• Some Stakeholder interaction with transactional level data and for the purpose of Stakeholder reporting.
• Generate transactional data and ad-hoc analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations.

Financial Management / Contract Interpretation

• Basic understanding of financial obligations of portfolio.
• Ensures delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity.
• Supports the monitoring of performance and assists in action plans.
• Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts.

Process Adherence / Implementation

• Understand intermediate business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation.
• Can identify and escalate gaps.

Problem Solving

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies.

Technical and Business Knowledge

• Has gleaned a basic understanding of the industry and business which they support.
• Has established professional working relationships with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies.
• College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work-related experience.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA).

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

The Accounting/Reporting Analyst provides complex transactional support for financial and operational processes within a full accounting cycle, while being a pivotal financial resource to all business units and stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis and Reporting

• Works closely with the project delivery and property management teams to compile and analyze data for budgets, forecasts and ad hoc reporting to support the contract
• Works with very large data sets to create reports and identify trends and leading indicator analysis
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records for audits
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations, summarizes findings and recommendations

Accounting

• Performs reconciliation of the Purchase Order (PO) process for the portfolio to ensure full compliance
• Validates accurate costing code and process Business Expenses for payment
• Reviews and approves project budgets and client work authorizations for accuracy and ensure timely completion
• Researches outstanding balances on invoices and statements
• Prepares and distributes monthly invoices and billing file preparation
• Compiles and posts month end entries
• Sets up Accounts Receivable and Receipts Journal Voucher and upload to internal system
• Prepares spreadsheet for monthly A/R revenues and receipts and enter into system
• Updates Billing Report with Current YTD information
• Other tasks and duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• More than one year, up to three years of job related experience
• Undergraduate University degree in Accounting, Computer Science, MIS or Finance
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Professional Designation of CPA would be desirable

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

The Reporting Analyst is responsible preparing business reports to assist with enabling decision makers in making well-informed business decisions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for data integrity within information management systems.
• Compiles and maintains large volume of Project Management data within information management systems to support various reporting, benchmarking and analytical requirements. 
• Generates and compiles data from multiple data sources using various business intelligence tools and information management systems.
• Prepares various reports including but not limited to performance reports and scorecard reports to assist with business communication and decision making.
• Performs calculations and analysis to fulfill requirements including but not limited to performance reporting, occupancy cost allocation and chargeback, budget to spend variance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Community college diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET).
• More than one year up to three years of job-related experience.
• Data Management - Ability to process large amounts of data in an organized manner. Able to leverage insights and opportunities from data and metrics to build strategies and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of trends in technology relating to software applications, such as Database tools, Power BI, Access, MS office tools, Tableau, SQL, Python, and others is considered an asset.
• Comfort Around Higher Management - can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.
• French is considered an Asset.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Computer proficiency in relational databases, reporting tools, MS Office including MS Access and MS Excel, with ability to learn new information management systems quickly.
• Excellent written and oral communication including ability to communicate with users with various technical backgrounds.
• Technical Learning; Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Familiarity with the development lifecycle and related change management concepts.
• Knowledge in CRM, D365, PowerApps, PowerAutomate is considered an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End Close

• Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.
• Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting
  documents/calculations as required.
• Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.
• Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.
• Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.
• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.
• Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures
• Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives
• Provide support for job costing and pricing
• Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required
• Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition
• Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)
• Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices
• Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive and good problem solving skills

• Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)

The Buyer, Senior position, under general supervision, responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to product requirements established by various departments within the organization. Additional responsibilities may give some guidance and direction to other Buyers.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing.

· Assess requirements and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.

· Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations.

· Define or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.

· Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

· Involved in business unit to resolve quality, commercial or servicing issues with suppliers.

· Conduct ongoing negotiations with supplier’s contract’s to ensure servicing incentives are identified.

· Participate with plants to identify strategic suppliers and purchasing initiatives.

· Outsourcing projects which include breaking down components to establish target costs, processing RFQ’s, request for proposals and sourcing new suppliers.

· Develop strategies for short and long term goals and objectives to effectively utilize corporate purchasing leverage through consolidation.

· Analyze monthly sales for current and past years to identify seasonal variations in sales.

· Calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.

· Negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, agreements, and terms with new suppliers and existing suppliers.

· Judge the quality of products and evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers.

· Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets.

· Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field experience.

· PMAC certification or minimum two years equivalent in purchasing and/or production planning/inventory control background.

· Minimum three years previous experience in procurement functions in a manufacturing environment.

· Practical machining experience preferred.

· MRP/ERP experience considered an asset.

· Use computer applications and communications software as needed.

Desired Characteristics

· Able to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers about operational matters.

· Possess ability to read and understand engineering drawings with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and engineers.

· Ability to work independently in addition in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Coordinate and supervise the production of various financial statements and to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions. Responsible for directing an accounting associate.  May participate in complex general accounting projects. 

Responsibility

• Provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain cost and profit estimates for new and existing product lines and generating monthly cost reports and trends. 
• Maintain and make recommendations for an adequate information system to measure financial and operational results of the plant.
• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
• Maintain and make recommendations regarding a system of internal control.
• To ensure that all positions reporting to the Accounting Supervisor are filled with the appropriate persons.
• To ensure that the company’s accounting computing needs including EDI are met on an ongoing basis.
• To ensure that statutory financial obligations including audit, tax and others are met.
• Government filings are completed on a timely and efficient manner.
• To be available for special corporate assignments as requested.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A university degree in Business Administration, Accounting designation is required.

Required Skills/Experience

Oversee the facility accounting function ensuring the financial accuracy of transactions and financial statements. Be an active member of plant management by providing financial guidance and strategic thinking to business decisions.Support requests and reporting from the Facility, Group and Corporate levels. 

Responsibility 

• Oversee all financial responsibilities and provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information 
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a five-year forecast/budget system that is updated at minimum monthly 
• Provide financial analysis and insight to a product line level detail to generate accurate reporting and trend analysis 
• Maintain and develop internal control systems to ensure compliance to required standards
• Ensure all reporting is complete on time and accurately 
• Support requests from other departments as required 
• Be actively involved in the quoting process 
• Essure all positions in the department are filled with the appropriate personnel 
• Ensure compliance with all local legislative requirements and all internal plant specific requirements 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a CPA designation is required. 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in a related field 
• Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of the organization 
• Develop appropriate forecast/budgets and evaluate financial records 
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change procedures as necessary 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact with co-workers and act as a liaison between different departments.  
• Advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs  
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices and polices

What Linamar Has to Offer  
 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• Opportunities for career advancement. 
• Sustainability Counsel  
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

Oversee the facility accounting function ensuring the financial accuracy of transactions and financial statements. Be an active member of plant management by providing financial guidance and strategic thinking to business decisions.Support requests and reporting from the Facility, Group and Corporate levels. 

Responsibility 

• Oversee all financial responsibilities and provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information 
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a five-year forecast/budget system that is updated at minimum monthly 
• Provide financial analysis and insight to a product line level detail to generate accurate reporting and trend analysis 
• Maintain and develop internal control systems to ensure compliance to required standards
• Ensure all reporting is complete on time and accurately 
• Support requests from other departments as required 
• Be actively involved in the quoting process 
• Essure all positions in the department are filled with the appropriate personnel 
• Ensure compliance with all local legislative requirements and all internal plant specific requirements 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a CPA designation is required. 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in a related field 
• Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of the organization 
• Develop appropriate forecast/budgets and evaluate financial records 
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change procedures as necessary 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact with co-workers and act as a liaison between different departments.  
• Advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs  
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices and polices

What Linamar Has to Offer  
 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• Opportunities for career advancement. 
• Sustainability Counsel  
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

 287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C5, CA