Accountant

Hala.ca; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hala.ca is seeking a detail-oriented Automotive Accountant to support the financial operations of its Canadian automotive business. This role maintains accurate records, processes transactions, reconciles accounts, and prepares financial information to support sound business decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, experience with accounting software, and the ability to manage deadlines while protecting the accuracy and confidentiality of financial data.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial recordkeeping.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with QuickBooks, Xero, PeopleSoft, or Sage is a plus.
• Understanding of account analysis, budgeting, corporate finance, auditing, and financial services.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and the ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Clear communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Relevant accounting education or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records using accounting software.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including reviewing invoices, recording payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Perform account reconciliation and bank reconciliation, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete bookkeeping tasks and account analysis to support accurate monthly reporting.
• Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance activities.
• Prepare financial reports and documentation for management review.
• Assist with internal and external auditing by organising records and responding to information requests.
• Maintain organized, accurate documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable accounting practices.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the business to clarify transactions and support timely financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Bank reconciliation

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Excel

Confidential information handling

Education

Accounting education or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

PeopleSoft

Sage

Job description

Pay: CA$45,000.00 - CA$65,000.00 per year

3-YEARS CANADIAN EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIRED

We are seeking a detail-oriented Automotive Accountant to support the financial operations of our automotive business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial information to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, experience with accounting software, and the ability to manage deadlines while protecting the accuracy and confidentiality of financial data.

• Maintain and update financial records using accounting software.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including reviewing invoices, recording payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Perform account reconciliation and bank reconciliation, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete bookkeeping tasks and account analysis to support accurate monthly reporting.
• Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and corporate finance activities.
• Prepare financial reports and documentation for management review.
• Assist with internal and external auditing by organising records and responding to information requests.
• Maintain organized, accurate documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable accounting practices.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the business to clarify transactions and support timely financial reporting.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial recordkeeping.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with QuickBooks, Xero, PeopleSoft, or Sage is a plus.
• Understanding of account analysis, budgeting, corporate finance, auditing, and financial services.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and the ability to learn new accounting systems.
• Clear communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Relevant accounting education or equivalent practical experience preferred.