Junior Accountant

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Position: Junior Accountant

Location: AutoCanada Home Office, Edmonton, AB

Classification: Full Time, Immediate Hire

Salary Range: $50,000 Yearly


AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success. Our dealership Team Members are at the heart of our success, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers across Canada. Our national network provides opportunities and support to build the career that’s right for you. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.


Your area of focus.

The Junior Accountant is the entry level and educational role in the department. A Junior accountant is ready to learn and execute the transactional responsibilities of the department, strive to learn new skills and processes, and support the accounting department as a whole


What drives your day-to-day?

Assist Senior Accountants in the full-cycle accounting functions across multiple Collision Centres.
Assist Senior Accountant in the preparation of month-end and quarter-end reporting as required.
Prepare and process journal entries to ensure proper recording of all business transactions.
Assist Senior Accountant with balance sheet cleanup prior to month-end to make sure that financialstatements are accurate, consistent, and up to date.
Prepare and update monthly Accounts Receivable reconciliations. This includes posting customer deposits to respective accounts receivable invoice.
Prepare daily bank reconciliations and cash deposit reports.
Oversee Accounts Payable function including:
Posting and adjusting invoices,
Issuing payments to vendors via various methods,
Processing employee’s travel and expense reports
Communicate with vendors to obtain and clarify/resolve any invoicing or payment issues.
Prepare Accounts Payable reconciliation.
Work closely with Collision Centre Managers to address any issues such as daily deposit reconciliation, accounts payable, and any other day to day accounting issues.
Transfer and reconcile sales, payables, and cash receipts data from management system to accounting software.
Work closely with Payroll Specialist and Treasury team to clarify/resolve issues.
Insurance billing compliance and collections.
Work closely with the accounting team to address issues and review processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness is achieved.
Assist with implementation and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
Assist in the completion of monthly and quarterly projects that are in alignment with the strategic plan
Weekly updates of status tracker summarizing duties throughout the month.
Complete audit requests for external auditors

The Perks.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career
And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.


Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

If you think you’re a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now through our website at www.autocan.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, ****** orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.


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