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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

The purpose of Accountant role is to handle financial reporting activities of Hitachi Rail GTSCanada Inc.and to extend full support to Accounting Manager in month end closing activities including the preparation of monthly Finance Package and forecasting and budgeting.

Key Accountabilities:

General Accounting

• Preparation and timely submission of Magnitude Reporting (according to IFRS and Hitachi Rail GTS Group standards)
• Preparation and coordination of the monthly internal financial reporting package for Management review
• Support in annual MYB construction process
• Performs Balance Sheet account reconciliations (must provide analytical insight that supports conclusions)
• Perform fixed asset transactions (additions, disposals, adjustments, depreciation) and month-end reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting –Processing AR & AP Invoices, making payment on Hitachi Rail GTS tool (netting system) are approved and entered by the prescribed timelines
• Preparation of BW report Monthly Cost Allocations
• Perform a detailed analysis of the Excess and obsolete inventory and assist in annual physical inventory count
• Assist in month end closing activities of inventory and support other stakeholders in the inventory related concerns
  
  

Financial Analysis

• Preparation of monthly Income Statement comparison of Actuals to Budgets (variance analysis)
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis of Balance Sheet to budget and forecast (must provide relevant financial information to decision makers)
• Actively supports the daily, weekly and monthly internal reporting requirements for treasury, regular cash reporting
• Liaises with Corporate Central Finance Departments and related financial institutions
  
  

Other Responsibilities /tasks

• Preparation of ad hoc analysis at the request of management
• Ensures timely resolution of issues
• Timesheet administration duties in SAP to ensure approved hours are processed monthly
• Prepare Sales tax returns (HST,QST,VAT & PST)
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Must have University degree with a specialization in accounting
• At least 5-year experience in the Accounting computerized environment
• Enrolment in an Accounting designation program would be ideal
• Organize workload to meet deadlines and work with little supervision
• Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of excel, including advanced functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team working skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Experience liaising with external auditors
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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