About the company
Pure Metal galvanizing is a group company of Valmont Industries which produces infrastructure products to support and enrich growing economies around the world. Valmont is organized around two segments: Irrigation and Infrastructure. Since our founding in 1946, we have been driven by passion, integrity, continuous improvement and delivering results. Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) is publicly traded on the NYSE.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
The primary responsibility of this position is to support the financial operations and reporting functions for Pure Metal Galvanizing’s Ontario facilities. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with plant management and corporate finance teams, the Accountant maintains accurate financial records, drives cost and inventory accounting processes, and supports operational decision-making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include executing month-end closing activities, managing general ledger account reconciliations, preparing government remittances (HST, WSIB), and analyzing operational data to support continuous improvement and financial efficiency across the plant network.
Essential Functions:
· Perform full-cycle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including posting journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
· Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate financial variances, and report insights to key stakeholders.
· Prepare accurate monthly financial reports, management summaries, and supporting schedules.
· Support inventory accounting, including cycle counts, valuation analysis, and annual physical inventory reconciliations.
· Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and oversight, while providing hands-on coverage for AR duties during team absences.
· Monitor accounts receivable, customer invoicing, and collections activities; review accounts payable transactions and assist with vendor payment processing.
· Prepare, reconcile, and ensure timely filing of government returns and remittances, including HST and WSIB.
· Maintain fixed asset ledgers, capital expenditure tracking, and depreciation schedules.
· Assist plant leadership and finance teams with annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and operational cost analysis.
· Provide backup support for payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations.
· Ensure full compliance with company policies, accounting controls, and internal/external audit requirements.
· Analyze operational and manufacturing data to identify efficiency gains, support process automation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
· Serve as primary backup for payroll administration, covering duties during the HR Generalist's absence.
· Manage union dues processing, reconciliations, and timely remittance payments.
· Prepare and submit required monthly Ministry of the Environment (MOE) compliance reporting for the company.
· Perform any other accounting and operational duties as assigned or required by the company.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
· Post-secondary education (Degree or Diploma) in Accounting, Finance, or Business, combined with a minimum of 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
· Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
· Practical experience preparing and filing Canadian government remittances (HST, WSIB).
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and root-cause problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
· Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight monthly reporting deadlines.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across plant and corporate teams.
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
· Active CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
· Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environments.
· Strong background in inventory and cost accounting.
· Experience with corporate reporting standards for U.S.-based parent companies.
· Working knowledge of BlackLine reconciliation software.
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in an office environment but is occasionally exposed to manufacturing plant conditions, moving mechanical parts, and shop-floor noise during physical inventory counts and operational reviews. This position requires the employee to regularly sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to view computer monitors for extended periods.
Computer Software: MS Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Workday, ADP, QAD
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
