Accounting Clerk

Strickland's; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk for a 1-year maternity leave contract. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a supportive team environment. The role involves managing invoices, handling payments, and maintaining positive relationships with customers and vendors. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a busy automotive dealership. Join a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in a leading dealership while enjoying employee discounts and a convenient location.

Benefits

Company Pension

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

On-site Parking

Employee Discounts on Vehicles and Services

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices and manage outgoing payments.
• Reconcile AP/AR transactions to ensure accurate financial records.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dealership Management Systems (CDK)

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk (1-Year Maternity Leave Contract)

About Us:

Stricklands GMC Brantford is a proud member of the Stricklands Auto Group — a trusted name in Ontario’s automotive industry for over 30 years. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, a supportive team environment, and a strong focus on integrity and excellence in everything we do.

Location: Brantford, ON

Job Requirements:

Successful candidates will work well in a team setting, but will be extremely self-motivated and driven. Applicants must have 2 years of experience in an accounting role. Preference will be given to applicants with prior dealership experience.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal and phone skills, as well as a proficiency learning new software. Organizational skills, and attention to detail are a must for this position.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk to join our team on a 1-year maternity leave contract. This full-time role requires a 44-hour work week and is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a busy dealership environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Management: Process incoming supplier invoices and generate customer invoices accurately and on time.

Payment Handling: Manage outgoing payments to vendors and apply incoming payments from customers across various channels.

Account Reconciliation: Reconcile AP/AR transactions regularly to ensure accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.

Customer and Vendor Relations: Maintain positive relationships by addressing inquiries, resolving billing issues, and ensuring timely collections and payments.

Reporting and Compliance: Prepare financial reports (e.g., aging summaries), support month-end close, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role (automotive industry experience is an asset)

Solid understanding of accounts payable and receivable procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with dealership management systems (e.g. CDK) is an advantage

High attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly wage

Supportive and professional team environment

Hands-on experience in a leading automotive dealership

Employee discounts on vehicles and services

Convenient Brantford location

Please Note:

This is a 1-year contract position to cover a maternity leave, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 - 44 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
  
  
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
  
  
  

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
  
  
  

Location: In person Strickland's , Brantford, ON

Industry: Automotive

Employment Type: Full-Time, 1-Year Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)