Accounting Clerk

Strickland's GM; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a 1-year maternity leave contract. The role involves managing invoices, payments, and account reconciliations while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting skills and attention to detail, thriving in a busy dealership environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Extended health care

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Employee discounts on vehicles and services

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable and receivable procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming supplier invoices and generate customer invoices accurately.
• Manage outgoing payments to vendors and apply incoming payments.
• Reconcile AP/AR transactions regularly to ensure accurate financial records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

2 years of experience in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

About Us :

Stricklands GMC Brantford is a proud member of the Stricklands Auto Group a trusted name in Ontarios 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 selfmotivated 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 detailoriented and dependable Accounts Receivable / Payable Clerk to join our team on a 1year maternity leave contract . This fulltime role requires a 44hour 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 monthend 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 () 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

Handson experience in a leading automotive dealership

Employee discounts on vehicles and services

Please Note :

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

Expected hours : 40 44 per week

Benefits :

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
Schedule :

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
Schedule :
• Day shift

Experience :

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

Industry : Automotive

Employment Type : FullTime 1Year Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Key Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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