Accountant

Join Our Team as an Accountant at Johnson Electric!

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.

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

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.