Accounting Administrator - Concord, Canada - Pfaff Automotive Partners Inc.

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Who We Are
At Pfaff Automotive Partners, we're united by a passion for cars, and we're as crazy about them. It's about more than just selling and servicing cars. We're passionate about long-term relationships with our teammates, clients, and communities. We love driving the cars we sell, and we love the people that own and drive them.

Now, in partnership with Lithia and Driveway, North America's second-largest publicly-traded dealership group (


NYSE:
LAD), We are focused on making, buying, and servicing a car and or motorcycle as easy as possible - with a diverse set of brands and deep e-commerce capabilities that provide modern customers an unlimited range of options to suit their needs and lifestyles.


Reports to:
Area Controller


Summary

This position is responsible for Finance processes within the dealership as well as liaising with Finance head office teams about any issues/items that concern Finance processes.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing the daily bank deposit and reconciling all related general ledger accounts (i.e. cash clearing accounts).
  • Custodian for petty cash within the rooftop.
  • Coordinate with Accounts Receivable to help collect on manufacturer receivable balances.
  • Coordinate with Deal Clerks to help reconcile various accounting schedules (sold inventory and F&I clearing accounts).
  • Manage the Dealer Trade process (selling/purchasing/synchronizing with One-Eighty).
  • Facilitate timely approval and accurate coding of vendor invoices and work with Accounts Payable to ensure they are posted correctly.
  • Perform monthly journal inventory counts.
  • Open and distribute mail daily.
  • Point of contact for external vendors.
  • Setup and organize individual work area with designated supplies, forms and resource materials while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Postsecondary degree/diploma in accounting is preferred, but not required.
  • Minimum 2year experience in an accounting role is required, with specific experience in cash management (i.e. bank deposits, reconciliations, Accounts Receivable).
  • Experience dealing in a multicompany/location environment is required.
  • Experience working in a deadline driven environment (i.e. able to meet tight timelines during month end closing).
  • Strong aptitude for numbers and strong analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with ADP and/or Reynolds & Reynolds is preferred.
  • Intermediate level excel knowledge is required.
  • Possess the ability to build strong relationships with GMs, Department Managers, Head Office Accounting Staff, Sales Representatives, Business Managers and external vendors.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written English) skills. Detail Oriented, organized, efficient and able to handle a large amount of paperwork.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of pertinent data.

What's in it for you
In addition to a fast-paced, exciting environment that rewards the entrepreneurial spirit, we offer excellent pay plans, benefits packages for full-time employees, professional training and development, and advancement opportunities throughout our dealer group, such as:

  • Discounted programs to enhance employee experience
  • Enhanced vacation policy, based on tenure
  • Track Days & Budget Car Track Challenge
  • Seasonal Employee Events
  • Support in career advancement
  • Robust training and development programs
  • RRSP/DPSP/TFSA
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental and extended Health Care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
If you are passionate, customer focused, and thrive in a team environment, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Pfaff Automotive Partners - please note due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Concord, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Accounting: 2 years (required)
- automotive: 1 year (required)

  • CDK: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

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