Accounting Assistant, Applewood Auto Group Ltd.

Formulafordlincoln; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP options

On-site role

Job summary

Applewood Auto Group Ltd. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support our financial operations across 13+ dealership locations. This in-office role at our Langley Head Office offers hands-on experience in processing AP/AR, maintaining records, and assisting month-end close and audits.

You have 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and a keen eye for detail. Competitive CAD compensation and RRSP options are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role (AP/AR experience preferred).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in every transaction.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process AP/AR tasks — invoices, payments, and receipts with accuracy and organization.
• Maintain accounting records — detailed, accurate, and up-to-date records.
• Support month-end & year-end — assist in closing activities and audits.
• Reconcile discrepancies — resolve billing or payment issues with vendors and internal teams.
• Support audits — ensure transactions comply with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Additional accounting duties — take on diverse responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication skills

Team orientation

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Accounting Assistant, Applewood Auto Group Ltd.

Applewood Auto Group Ltd. | Accounting Assistant | Opened on 09/22/2026 | Pay rate: $19.23-26.44 per hour

It\'s All Good at Applewood!

$40,000 to $55,000 Annually

Accounting Assistant — Financial Operations Support

Do you like things organized? Numbers in their place? Processes that work exactly as they should?

You\'re exactly who we need. An Accounting Assistant at Applewood means supporting a team that keeps our financial operations smooth, accurate, and reliable across 13+ dealership locations. You\'ll work with people who genuinely care about doing things right—and who value the professionalism it takes to get there. This is an in-office position located at our Langley, BC Head Office.

The Opportunity

You\'ll be the backbone supporting our accounting team. Processing transactions, reconciling accounts, maintaining records that matter. Every month-end close, every audit, every payment resolved—you\'ll have your fingerprints on it. This role offers a real chance to learn the accounting operations of a growing automotive group while developing skills that last.

What You\'ll Own

Process AP/AR Tasks — Handle invoices, payments, and receipts with accuracy and organization.

Maintain Accounting Records — Keep detailed, accurate, and up-to-date financial records that others rely on.

Support Month-End & Year-End — Assist in closing activities, knowing your accuracy enables the team to close on time.

Reconcile Discrepancies — Work with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing or payment issues quickly.

Support Audits — Ensure transactions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Additional Accounting Duties — Take on diverse responsibilities as needed, showing flexibility and commitment.

How You\'ll Be Measured

Your success comes down to what matters most:

Accuracy in Processing — Invoices, payments, and records processed correctly, first time.

Reconciliation Timeliness — Month-end and year-end tasks completed on schedule.

Communication & Problem-Solving — Resolve discrepancies by working effectively with vendors and internal teams.

Record Accuracy — Maintain detailed, accurate accounting records that support audits and reporting.

Reliability — Show up, follow through, and deliver. The team counts on you.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $40,000 to $55,000 annually, based on your experience and qualifications, minus statutory deductions, and paid hourly.

We also offer RRSP options because we care about your future with us.

The Person We\'re Looking For

Required Experience:

1–2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role (AP/AR experience preferred).

Strong Advantages:

Automotive dealership accounting experience — a strong asset but not required. We can train dealership-specific processes if you have solid accounting fundamentals.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word — you use these tools daily

Meticulous attention to detail — accuracy matters in every transaction

Strong organizational skills — you manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Reliable and punctual — you show up and follow through

Excellent communication skills — spoken and written English

Courteous and team-oriented — you work well with colleagues and external partners

Comfortable with deadlines — month-end and year-end can get busy, and you thrive under those conditions

Why Applewood?

We\'re 13+ dealerships and growing—which means real opportunities for you:

Competitive Compensation — $40,000–$55,000 based on your experience and qualifications ($19.23 to $26.44 per hour)

RRSP/DPSP Benefits — We invest in your retirement planning.

Growth Opportunities — A growing group with multiple locations means room to advance and develop your career.

Real Team Culture — We support each other. Group events, Applewood Family Day, BBQs, Christmas party—we celebrate together.

Community-Minded — We support local sports teams and charities. Giving back matters to us.

On-Site Role — Work in-person at our Langley Head Office as part of a collaborative accounting team.

Who We Are

Best-in-Class Experience

We deliver it to every team member and client who walks through our doors.

Find a Way to Say Yes

We take full ownership. We make things better.

Team Beats with One Heart

This is how we win.

We thank all candidates for your interest in this role and for working with the Applewood Auto Group. Only those that meet your criteria may be contacted for an interview. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.