Accounting Clerk
About the role
Key West Ford is seeking a dynamic individual to join our accounting team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent numerical skills, and have a keen eye for accuracy, we want to hear from you.
This is a 3-month contract starting July 2, 2025 through the end of September with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Assist with reviewing and processing vendor invoices.
- Enter invoice data into the accounting system.
- Help prepare weekly payment runs.
- Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and resolve discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Support the creation and distribution of customer invoices.
- Apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.
- Assist in monitoring aging reports and sending payment reminders.
- Address customer billing questions professionally and promptly.
Administrative Accounting & General Support
- Reconcile bank account daily, clearing all previous day cleared deposits and cashed cheques
- Review, reconcile and clear vehicle inventory balance sheet schedules on a daily basis
- Maintain accurate and organized digital files
- Assist with account reconciliations and month-end tasks as needed.
- Post New Vehicle invoices and process stocking in units when they arrive
- Reconcile New Vehicle books twice a month
- Reconcile monthly extended warranty, insurance and other business office products and process payment to relevant providers of these products
- Gain knowledge of all aspects of payroll and be able to provide back up for payroll functions
- Provide assistance and general support to Dealership Controller & accounting team
Requirements
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) or BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) or equivalent qualification
- Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theory
- Proven knowledge and application of accrual based accounting principles and journal entries related to job responsibility
- Willing to upgrade through professional development courses to keep current with changing accounting standards
- Proven ability to establish work priorities and to work in a high volume, detailed environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all matters
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential and privileged information using discretion and tact when communicating
- Ability to research subjects related to job responsibilities that include internet searches, telephone calls, or consulting with external peer or subject matter experts
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including situational and mathematical
- Must reside in the Greater Vancouver area in British Columbia as this is an in-office role
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and a basic understanding of accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
- Combined three years’ experience in each functional area of accounts receivable and accounts payable, ideally in the vehicle sales industry
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are passionate about numbers and have a strong foundation in accounting principles, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Accounting Clerk.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $42,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Key West Ford
Shopping for new or used Ford cars or trucks in Vancouver's Lower Mainland. Consumers living in Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Vancouver, Burnaby and the surrounding Lower Mainland have been buying and servicing their vehicles with Key West Ford for over 30 years.
Accounting Clerk
About the role
Key West Ford is seeking a dynamic individual to join our accounting team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent numerical skills, and have a keen eye for accuracy, we want to hear from you.
This is a 3-month contract starting July 2, 2025 through the end of September with a possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Assist with reviewing and processing vendor invoices.
- Enter invoice data into the accounting system.
- Help prepare weekly payment runs.
- Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and resolve discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Support the creation and distribution of customer invoices.
- Apply incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.
- Assist in monitoring aging reports and sending payment reminders.
- Address customer billing questions professionally and promptly.
Administrative Accounting & General Support
- Reconcile bank account daily, clearing all previous day cleared deposits and cashed cheques
- Review, reconcile and clear vehicle inventory balance sheet schedules on a daily basis
- Maintain accurate and organized digital files
- Assist with account reconciliations and month-end tasks as needed.
- Post New Vehicle invoices and process stocking in units when they arrive
- Reconcile New Vehicle books twice a month
- Reconcile monthly extended warranty, insurance and other business office products and process payment to relevant providers of these products
- Gain knowledge of all aspects of payroll and be able to provide back up for payroll functions
- Provide assistance and general support to Dealership Controller & accounting team
Requirements
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) or BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) or equivalent qualification
- Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theory
- Proven knowledge and application of accrual based accounting principles and journal entries related to job responsibility
- Willing to upgrade through professional development courses to keep current with changing accounting standards
- Proven ability to establish work priorities and to work in a high volume, detailed environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all matters
- Ability to recognize and protect confidential and privileged information using discretion and tact when communicating
- Ability to research subjects related to job responsibilities that include internet searches, telephone calls, or consulting with external peer or subject matter experts
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including situational and mathematical
- Must reside in the Greater Vancouver area in British Columbia as this is an in-office role
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and a basic understanding of accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
- Combined three years’ experience in each functional area of accounts receivable and accounts payable, ideally in the vehicle sales industry
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are passionate about numbers and have a strong foundation in accounting principles, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Accounting Clerk.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $42,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Key West Ford
Shopping for new or used Ford cars or trucks in Vancouver's Lower Mainland. Consumers living in Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Vancouver, Burnaby and the surrounding Lower Mainland have been buying and servicing their vehicles with Key West Ford for over 30 years.