Position Type:	Full-time
Location:	London, ON
Date Posted:	Mar 14, 2025
Experience:	3 Years

Job Description

STIHL LIMITED JOB POSTING – 2025

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - LONDON

STIHL Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG in Germany, is a leader in the distribution of chain saws and handheld outdoor power equipment in Canada. We have an immediate opening for a Financial Accountant, working in London. Ideally, this person will live in the Greater London area. This is an on-site position with no travel expectations, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor.

WHY STIHL LIMITED:

Competitive SALARY for all employees across the country
100% Employer-paid Group Benefit Plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical and disability insurances!
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a 6% Employer Match (employees must contribute 3%)!
Annually funded Personal Spending Account to use towards fitness-related products, services, and memberships!
Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years!
Flexible day shift options (no rotational shift work); clean and safe working environment and fun company events!
Charitable donations to local organizations that support our communities!

Key responsibilities include:

Preparation of sales tax remittances (multiple provinces).
Assist with annual audit process and tax audits as they occur; preparation of audit working papers and documents.
Assist with preparation of annual budget.
Assist with various controlling related duties as required.
Special reports, statistical analysis and projections utilizing financial data.
Perform general accounting duties – analyse and reconcile general ledger accounts, update cash flow worksheets, post adjusting entries and accruals, general data entry.
Process A/P, assist in payment runs, and reconciliations of A/P vendor accounts.
Maintain accounting controls by following company policies and procedures, complying with government requirements.
Additional monthly financial statement and related controlling activities as required.

Qualifications & Skills include:

Completion or working towards an accounting designation or related experience.
Post Secondary education in Accounting.
3-5 years work experience in Accounting and Finance including A/P.
Experience with SAP software preferred.
Experience working cooperatively within a team-oriented environment.
Willingness to pitch in and get the job done.
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills.
Detail and deadline oriented, while maintaining high level of accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

We offer excellent working conditions and a competitive compensation package. If you are interested in applying, please email your resume, including the Position Title in the subject line to hr.canada@stihl.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

STIHL Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates at any stage.