Accountant (Jaguar-Land Rover Calgary)

Go Auto; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their Calgary team. This vital role involves managing vehicle sales transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the financial team's growth and development. The ideal candidate is motivated with accounting experience or a relevant degree, proficient in Excel, and ready to contribute to a collaborative work environment. The company values professional development and offers competitive compensation, a supportive culture, and a commitment to improving the community.

Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Community Impact Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in dealership accounting or relevant accounting degree.
• Strong familiarity with Excel, including V-Lookup and X-Lookup functions.
• Ability to process financial data efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Post vehicle deals and maintain financial accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Support auditors during the fiscal year-end audit.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Excel Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? At Go Auto, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and driven Accountant to become a vital part of our team. If you're precise, motivated, and ready to grow your career, this could be the perfect opportunity.

As an Accountant at Go Auto, you’ll work closely with the Controller and Operations team to ensure vehicle sales are accurate, complete, and properly posted. From there, you’ll expand your skills by reconciling factory receivables, warranty and floorplan schedules, commission statements, and everything else that supports a clean, healthy set of accounting records. There's no shortage of opportunities to learn and grow!

Primary Duties:

• Vehicle Deals: Play a key role in dealership operations by posting vehicle deals, including new, used, wholesale, dealer trades, and fleet transactions.

• Maintain Balance and Accuracy: Maintain clean schedules and ensure financial data is accurate and up to date.

• Factory Program Money: Reconcile all factory program money to vehicle sales to ensure we’re paid for everything we’re entitled to.

• Invoicing Expertise: Post vehicle invoices into CDK, ensuring all transactions are accurately captured.

• Commission Calculations: Accurately calculate commissions to be paid.

• Sales Support: Maintain sales-related schedules to help the team track performance and progress.

• Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements through the reconciliation of various accounts, providing a clear picture of our financial performance.

• Auditor Support: Assist in preparing fiscal year-end working papers for auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process.

Requirements:

• Experience helps, Attitude is Everything: Whether you're an experienced dealership accountant, working in a support role and ready to grow, or a recent accounting grad looking to break into the field, we want to hear from you. If you’ve got an accounting mind and the right attitude, we can teach the rest.

• Excel Proficiency: Comfort with building, maintaining, and reconciling spreadsheets is a big plus. Make sure you tell us if you prefer V-Lookup or X-Lookup in your application and why!

• Efficiency is Key: Process paperwork efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner, contributing to the seamless operation of our finance department.

• Professionalism: Always maintain a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude, fostering a great work environment for you and your colleagues.

• Versatility: Handle accounting files for various departments, making every day at Go Auto unique and challenging.

• Team Player: Actively participate in all department meetings, contributing your insights and expertise.

• Flexibility: Be prepared to take on other duties as assigned by management, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.

Here's what's in it for you:

• A Supportive Culture – We value your expertise and recognize the value you bring. Join our team and enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas are heard and appreciated.

• Competitive Compensation – We appreciate the dedication it took to get to where you are, and we offer a competitive salary that reflects your hard work and accomplishments.

• Professional Development – We're committed to your growth and development as a professional. As a Dealership Accountant at Go Auto, you'll have access to ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skill set.

• Work-Life Balance – We understand that achieving balance is crucial for success. With generous vacation time, you'll have the opportunity to recharge and enjoy your personal life.

• Comprehensive Benefits – Your well-being is important to us. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health care, dental coverage, and a health spending account to support your overall well-being.

• Making an Impact – We believe in making a positive difference in our community. Each year, we contribute to causes such as the Kids with Cancer Society and Go Auto Fuels the Schools. Join us and be part of our giving back initiatives.

• Career Growth – We're invested in your long-term success. At Go Auto, you'll have ample opportunities for career growth and advancement, allowing you to reach new heights in your professional journey. We pride ourselves on growing from within — many of our dealership accountants have gone on to become Controllers across the organization.

At Go Auto, we believe that a strong financial foundation is key to our success. As our Accountant, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, and your dedication and expertise will be instrumental in driving our business forward.

If you're ready to join a dynamic team, grow in your accounting career, and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. At Go Auto, we value Teamwork, being Trustworthy, and being a Team Player. If these qualities resonate with you, we'd love to have you on board!

Apply Today and Drive Your Career Forward with Go Auto!