General Accountant - CERKA - Canada - Dexter Axle

Dexter, the premier supplier and manufacturer of axles, doors, venting products and related components in the utility trailer, boat trailer, recreational vehicle, heavy duty and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a General Accountant at our CERKA acquired site in Milton, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of accounting, researches, and analyzes accounting data in order to provide financial information to management in the areas of general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Performs general accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger system, journal entries, and month-end close
• Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable for business unit
• Performs balance sheet account reconciliations and associated journal entries
• Supports ad hoc and routine daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting and analysis for business unit and corporate
• Provides cost analysis for business unit based on actual data
• Assists in development of financial policies
• Assists plants in resolving plant accounting issues
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls
• Performs other tasks or duties as assigned

Education

• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

Experience

• Minimum 5 years related professional experience
• Previous supervision experienced preferred, although the role does not have direct reports
• Wired professionally so as not to need frequent feedback or direction
• Must be a self-starter, self-disciplined, and driven;  able to take direction and execute
• Must be technically capable
• Strong consultative skill set
• Must be highly analytical with ability to analyze and solve problems
• Must be highly organized
• Must be results driven
• Must be able to see broad strategic view
• Must be able to assess situation and make recommendations back to supervision
• Must be able to take care of tactical day-to-day 
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform work at a high level of quality standards and meet established deadlines

Dexter, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, employs over 3,800 people in the U.S. and Canada, operates 20 manufacturing facilities, and distributes trailer parts and accessories through over 30 company-owned distribution locations. Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.

Dexter Axle Company ("Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.