General Accounting Associate - OpenRoad Auto

Job summary

The associate will handle daily cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and warranty payments while assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes. They are also responsible for managing accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, and supporting senior accountants with various financial tasks.

Job details

DRIVING POSSIBILITIES. Position: General Accounting Associate Status: Full-Time Dealership: Head Office - Richmond Department: Accounting Compensation: $26.00 per hour We are proud of our forward-thinking culture developed over 40 years of continuous improvement initiatives. OpenRoad is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive retail groups in the country (representing 23 brands across 44 locations) with a shared vision to become the national automotive leader in customer experience. As one of “Canada’s Best Employers” and “Best Managed Companies”, we are looking for team players who are excited to continually learn, work hard, and take ownership of their role. Our size doesn't define us, our people do. No one is just a number here, everyone matters, and our culture is the foundation of our success. If you love the idea of joining an organization with unlimited possibilities to accelerate your career, then apply to OpenRoad and grow with us today! A Career at OpenRoad Means You’ll Enjoy: Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM Brands including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen Exclusive perks and benefits, including a Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program, RRSP matching, and referral bonuses Comprehensive extended health and dental plan (applicable for full-time positions only) Strong focus on training, development, and internal promotion opportunities Be part of collaborative, friendly, and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment Be part of a culture that celebrates you through employee recognition programs and engagement events Your contribution: Reconcile and post daily cash receipts Post warranty payments from manufacturers Handle bank reconciliation for multiple dealerships Collect overdue payment from customers Set up charge accounts Perform intercompany transactions with stores within and in other regions Send monthly AR statement Assist Senior Accountants with various tasks Month-end and year-end close Follow company safety policies and practices, and immediately, report any and all accidents to a Manager/Supervisor Other work assigned What it takes to be part of our dynamic team: Minimum 1 year' experience in bookkeeping/accounting experienced with bank reconciliations Proficient with Excel and use of formulas Good understanding of accounting debits and credits Experienced with reconciling and analyzing accounts Ability to process high volume of transactions efficiently Self-motivated and ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Well-organized and detail-oriented Automotive experience using CDK would be an asset Internal Candidates: To be considered, please complete and submit the Internal Endorsement Form available on SharePoint. Please ensure all required information is provided, as incomplete submissions may delay the application process. [Link] We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace. We are committed to creating opportunities for our associates to learn, advance their careers, and reach their full potential. Grow Your Career at OpenRoad! We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The associate will handle daily cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and warranty payments while assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes. They are also responsible for managing accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, and supporting senior accountants with various financial tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in bookkeeping or accounting with a strong proficiency in Excel and bank reconciliations. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions under tight deadlines are required.

Benefits

• Discounted vehicle purchasing program • RRSP matching • Referral bonuses • Extended health plan • Dental plan • Training and development • Internal promotion opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Bank reconciliations
• Excel
• Formulas
• Debits and credits
• Account analysis
• High volume transaction processing
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organization
• Detail-oriented
• CDK software
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Accounts receivable
• Cash Receipts
• Self-Motivation
• Bank Reconciliations
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Debits And Credits
• Empowerment
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Innovation
• Purchasing
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Administrative
• General Accounting Associate
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors