Senior General Corporate Accountant

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior General Corporate Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the monthly financial close process, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with financial reporting and analysis. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve identified discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as required.
• Collaborate with related parties and reconciling intercompany balances on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and file HST returns, ensuring compliance with CRA requirements and filing deadlines.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Support the tax department by gathering, reconciling, and providing documentation required for tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Exposure to audit support and internal controls.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial analysis.
• Experience with CMS (AS400) and Onestream.