Junior Accountant

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

The Junior Accountant role consists of monthly/annual closings. It requires analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and thoroughness; autonomy and sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, planning and organizational skills.

What You’re Responsible for:

• Performing a variety of financial tasks from start to finish, including entry, reporting, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Performing monthly account reconciliations and maintaining general ledgers.
• Reconciling bank accounts daily.
• Monitoring and reconciling cash activities for all sites.
• Issue and monitor all cash and ATM orders for all sites.
• Assisting in preparation of timely and accurate financial statements.
• Preparing, entering, and adjusting journal entries.
• Recommending enhancements and improvements to existing processes
• Day to day accounting related queries and other ad hoc reporting and duties as required

• Accounting Degree or Diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in performing account reconciliations and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Self-Motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent Excel Skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Full time, permanent position
• A competitive annual base salary, vacation, benefits, and a RRSP matching program.
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development.
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!