Staff Accountant

OPENLANE•Richmond, BC

14d•CA$23 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with experience in general accounting and bookkeeping. You will be part of a skilled administrative team responsible for our day-to-day accounting functions at the Vehicle Logistics Centers (VLCs). You will be involved in a broad range of related activities, including balancing accounts. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in accounting and office administration.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
2-5+ years’ of related experience
Demonstrated understanding of the full accounting cycle
Tech-savvy, and comfortable using Google Suite
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general administration
Prior experience within OPENLANE or its subsidiaries
Experience with AMS, VTrace, and similar systems
Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Responsibilities

Perform routine accounting functions as they relate to day-to-day VLC transactions, including financial transactions, preparing routine billing statements, receipts, and invoices, processing journal entries, internal charges, and generating reports
Review weekly sales financial results, balance and transmit sale reports and EFT wire transfers
Prepare daily deposits and bank reconciliation.
Prepare weekly reports, ensuring payments and collection of accounts are up to date; advising management of at-risk A/R.
Post registration, transportation, mechanical, and repossession charges to existing accounts
Prepare, process, code, and scan supplier invoices for AP; and reconcile monthly statements
Enter, correct, and monitor charges through AMS and other internal systems
Perform month-end close activities, including scanning and coding invoices, journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and reconciliations; and advising GM and Controller of variances.
Assist in reconciling accounts and evaluating the accuracy and effectiveness of the accounting system.
Communicate any problems or discrepancies to the Controller for guidance toward resolution of the problem.
Process payments, A/R credits, policy adjustments, and arbitration adjustments
Maintain and enforce all SOX compliance and internal control guidelines and reports, preparing documentation for internal reporting and auditors.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement