Accounting Administrator

Vaco Recruiter Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced accountant in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves managing purchases, payment workflows, and financial reconciliations within a dealership environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in accounting, relevant education, and proficiency in Excel. The salary range is $55,000 - $60,000 annually. Applicants must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling relevant accounting duties.
• Experience in the automotive industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end flow of purchasing and payment activities.
• Assist with preparing and recording daily deposits.
• Perform daily matching and verification of bank activity.
• Enter and finalize vehicle sale transactions.
• Collaborate with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting duties

Proficient in Excel

Adaptable in a high-energy setting

Education

Post secondary education in a related field

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Manage the end-to-end flow of purchasing and payment activities, including initiating purchase documents, handling vendor bills, and coordinating outgoing disbursements.
• Provide support on compliance-related tasks such as payroll processes, tax requirements, and transactions between affiliated entities.
• Review corporate credit card activity, assign appropriate accounting classifications, issue payments, and ensure missing receipts are obtained.
• Act as a point of contact for suppliers regarding billing questions or account issues.

Receipts, Customer Accounts, and Cash Handling

• Assist with preparing and recording daily deposits.
• Track and reconcile customer account activity to ensure balances remain accurate.
• Help drive collection efforts to reduce overdue amounts.
• Process adjustments or corrections as required.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash funds regularly.

Reconciliation & Financial Maintenance

• Perform daily matching and verification of bank activity and support month-end bank reconciliation work.
• Contribute to monthly account analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet items, ensuring differences are investigated and resolved on time.

Dealership-Related Administrative Duties

• Enter and finalize vehicle sale transactions.
• Complete operational administrative tasks specific to dealership processes.
• Assist with monthly reporting of departmental metrics and statistical information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external auditors by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Offer backup assistance to team members within the accounting department.
• Keep financial records and documentation well organized and up to date.
• Follow internal control procedures, uphold dealership policies, and safeguard confidential customer financial information.

About You

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling relevant accounting duties
• Post secondary education in a related field
• Experience in the automotive industry is an asset
• Candidate should be adaptable and comfortable in a high-energy, rapidly changing setting
• Proficient in Excel

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000 /year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #464200.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.