Junior Accountant
About The Position
Northern Roads Auto Group is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their Head Office team. This full-time position offers a compensation of $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on education and experience. The role involves processing accounts payable and receivable, managing daily cash flow, reconciling balance sheets and ledgers, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. The company emphasizes a supportive work family environment with employee engagement activities, health and wellness initiatives, career path planning, training, and growth opportunities within the automotive industry.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related program.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Comfortable using technology and interested in AI tools to improve efficiency.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to work flexible hours during month-end and year-end.
- Valid G driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the automotive industry.
Nice To Haves
- Previous accounting experience is considered an asset.
- Previous dealership accounting and PBS (or other DMS) experience is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable including coding, posting, payment preparation, reconciliations, and vendor inquiries.
- Process accounts receivable including invoicing, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliations.
- Receipt vehicle sale down payments and post transactions within our Dealer Management System (DMS).
- Balance and maintain daily cash flow for sales, service, and parts.
- Scan, organize, and post service repair orders (ROs) and accounting documents.
- Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet schedules.
- Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations across multiple companies.
- Prepare lien payout payments and complete bank runs as required.
- Maintain customer and vendor records while providing exceptional customer service.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Organize, scan, and file financial documents.
- Assist with annual audits, special projects, SOP development, and AI-assisted process improvements.
- Other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Trusted relationships – We’re a work family and you’ll become a part of the team.
- Many employee engagement activities – We want you to want to come into work every day.
- Employee Health and Wellness Initiatives – We truly care about your well-being.
- Career path planning and training – We want you to succeed and grow alongside us with hands-on dealership accounting training.
- Growth opportunities – Gain valuable experience supporting multiple dealerships and related companies.
- Other perks and incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
