Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Konecranes. Burlington · full-time · CA$71,000–CA$75,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Serve as finance contact for assigned business areas, analyzing revenue, costs, work in progress, margins, orders, taxes and depreciation
- Complete monthly close work by reviewing accounts, reconciling balances and preparing journal entries under accounting controls
- Compare cost baselines with actual spending, explain variances and work with stakeholders to address them
- Help prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts, while monitoring labor costs and workforce productivity
- Keep audit and control records current, and support Finance analyses, reporting and process improvements
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration
- Strong organization and administration skills, including the ability to prioritize competing tasks
- Interpersonal strengths, openness to learning and self-motivation
Who this fits
This senior accounting role suits someone who can work with Operations leaders and Finance on cost management, reporting and financial planning. The position is onsite in Burlington.
From the employer
Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive, and sustainable way. That's why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle, and move what the world needs.
Position Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Burlington, ON, L7L 6A4
Job Summary:
The staff accountant serves as a key financial partner to Operations, and Finance leadership, providing financial oversight across assigned projects and business units. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and performance visibility while proactively driving profitability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
General Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary financial point of contact for assigned business areas, delivering timely and insightful analysis on revenues, costs, WIP, margins, orders, taxes, depreciation, etc.
- Own assigned monthly close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
- Drive continuous monitoring of cost baselines versus actuals, performing detailed variance analysis and partnering with stakeholders to address deviations and optimize financial outcomes.
- Support the development of annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts, contributing to financial planning and strategic decision-making.
- Maintain documentation related to internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
- Perform labor cost monitoring and productivity analysis, providing actionable insights on workforce utilization.
- Partner closely with Operations leaders to enhance financial discipline and strengthen cost management practices.
- Collaborate with the Business Controller and broader Finance organization on ad hoc analyses, reporting initiatives, and process improvement projects.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration.
- Advance courses in Financial Management, Business Law and Computer Science are beneficial.
- SAP experience is preferred.
- Excellent administration and organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Very good interpersonal skills, open minded, eager to learn and self-motivated.
What we’re offering in-return:
- RRSP Match
- Standard Benefits (Dental, Vision, and Medical)
- Paid Holidays/Vacation
- Personal Emergency Leaves
- Learning Development Programs
- Flexible Hours
- Short & Long term Disability Plans
"How to Reach Us"
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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
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