American Iron & Metal

Accounting Analyst

Laval, QC

full_time

About This Job

Company Description

At Kenny U-Pull, we take pride in giving used vehicles a second life. Our 27 auto recycling centers across Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia are supported by more than 400 employees who are passionate about innovation in the used vehicle market and about creating a greener environment for future generations. Since 2008, we’ve recycled over one million vehicles—and we’re just getting started!

Kenny U-Pull is a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM), a globally recognized leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 125 sites, 4,000 employees worldwide, and over $3.5 billion in annual sales.

What We Offer

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Competitive salary + biannual bonus of up to 3.75%

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AIM tuition assistance program

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Vacation, benefits, and group RRSP with employer contribution

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24/7 telemedicine access

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Exclusive employee discounts on parts from any Kenny U-Pull location

Job Description

Working in tandem with the accounting team, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for the following tasks:

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You will analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities.

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You will prepare journal entries and perform accounting and financial analyses.

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You will take part in various accounting processes, including billing, accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), general ledger (GL), cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.

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You will maintain records of assets in progress (equipment and projects), working in collaboration with different teams (construction, site operations, maintenance, etc.).

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You will calculate asset depreciation and maintain continuity schedules.

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You will coordinate the preparation of regulatory reports.

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You will participate in monthly and annual closing processes, as well as in internal and external analyses.

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You will ensure quality control over transactions and financial reports.

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You will manage and comply with reporting requirements from local, regional, and federal authorities, including sales tax filings.

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You may develop and document operational processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.

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You may be assigned any ad hoc reporting tasks by your supervisor.

What You’re Responsible For

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You have post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field

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You have a minimum of 1 year of experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist

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You have a strong understanding of processes, including invoice processing and payment disbursement

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You are capable of multitasking and have excellent organizational skills

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You are very detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance

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3+ years of experience in a similar role

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Good knowledge of the asset accounting cycle and principles

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Experience with financial system migrations

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Excellent leadership and critical thinking skills

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Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook

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

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Attention to detail and precision

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Autonomous and responsible

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Ability to work under pressure and well-organized

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Proficiency in French and English (spoken and written) is required

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CPA designation is considered an asset