Title: Junior Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: 8470 Keele St, Concord ON

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Expected Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization. The position is active and intended to be filled as part of our current staffing needs.

Who We Are

We are a leading edge (one of Canada's largest), industry shaper, innovative metal recycler and distributor. Ours is a story of passion, hard work, and creative thinking. At CMI, we continue to shake up the industry through our focus on our people, our work, and our industry leading practices, all while contributing to helping the environment.

At CMI, we do things a bit differently. There is no old-fashioned hierarchy. Instead, we work as self-sufficient, autonomous teams that solve the problems. You will get tons of guidance and support from talented, super-smart colleagues all over CMI. Powered by passionate people, we bring together the right teams with the right skills – offering experience and expertise to employees so they can operate their day-to-day confidently and successfully.

Summary

We are looking for a driven and committed candidate who exhibits enthusiasm for performing accounting activities and can elevate the role to the next level by thinking out of the box and applying analytical and strategic thinking. This position will be integral to a passionate and dynamic team that values growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a positive experience for internal and external customers. Responsible for playing an integral role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall business.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including payment application and customer account follow-up.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and other general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support month- end and year-end close.
• Prepare month-end schedules, working papers, and reports.
• Responsible for ensuring the financial and accounting policies and procedures are followed and comply with accounting principles.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax filing, including corporate tax payments.
• Liaise with Finance Team members and other department staff to complete required duties.

Safety

• All tasks must be completed safely in compliance with regulatory and legislative guidelines and company health and safety policies and procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• To constantly challenge the current methods and techniques in a controlled manner that will provide a superior, more efficient, and improved result.

Other Essential Tasks

• Provide year-end support.
• Additional tasks as requested.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience required performing the job:

• Post-secondary education in an accounting or business program or equivalent applicable experience. Accounting designation is an asset.
• 1– 3 years of previous experience in general accounting
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel
• Customer service oriented, possess tact and judgment in dealing with complex and demanding customers.
• Respond to tight deadlines during regular and peak periods and to last-minute demands and requirements.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, detail-oriented, and prioritize tasks.
• Strong judgment and decision-making ability.
• Possess analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

Working Conditions while performing the job:

• The position is performed in an office environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work hard, play hard company culture.
• A competitive salary and performance bonus.
• A dynamic work environment that’s focused on learning with opportunities for career progression
• Health and wellness benefits and matching savings plans.
• A unique opportunity to have a meaningful career with a dynamic team and company.

Compliance & Transparency

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team.

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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