Dealership Accountant (Airdrie)

Go Auto; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Go Auto in Airdrie, AB is seeking an Accountant to work closely with the Controller and Operations team to ensure vehicle sales are accurate and properly posted. You will reconcile factory receivables, warranty and floorplan schedules, commissions, and more to maintain clean accounting records.

The role offers growth opportunities and exposure to month-end close, audits, and cross-department collaboration within a dynamic automotive dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealership accounting or internship
• Proficient in Excel; able to reconcile data
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate across departments

Responsibilities

• Post vehicle deals to keep dealership operations flowing
• Maintain clean schedules and ensure data accuracy
• Reconcile factory program funds to vehicle sales
• Post vehicle invoices into CDK
• Accurately calculate commissions
• Maintain sales-related schedules to track performance
• Assist in monthly financial statements preparation
• Prepare year-end working papers for auditors

Skills

Excel proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Process improvement

Tools

CDK

Job description

Accountant - Airdrie, AB

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, 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 – Post vehicle deals (new, used, wholesale, dealer trades, fleet) to keep dealership operations running smoothly

• Balance & Accuracy – Maintain clean schedules and ensure financial data is accurate and up to date

• Factory Program Money – Reconcile factory program funds to vehicle sales so nothing gets missed

• Invoicing – Post vehicle invoices into CDK, capturing all transactions

• Commissions – Accurately calculate commissions to be paid

• Sales Support – Maintain sales-related schedules to help track team performance

• Financial Statements – Assist in preparing monthly financials through reconciliations

• Auditor Support – Prepare fiscal year-end working papers to support a smooth audit process

What We’re Looking For

• Experience Helps, Attitude is Everything – Whether you’re an experienced dealership accountant, a support-role superstar ready to grow, or a recent accounting grad, we want to hear from you

• Excel Proficiency – Comfort with building, maintaining, and reconciling spreadsheets (bonus points if you can debate VLOOKUP vs. XLOOKUP)

• Efficiency – Process paperwork accurately and on time

• Professionalism – A positive, polished attitude that fosters a strong team environment

• Versatility – Handle files across multiple departments; no two days are the same

• Team Player – Share your insights in meetings and collaborate with your colleagues

• Flexibility – Take on new challenges with enthusiasm

What’s In It for You

• Supportive Culture – Collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused

• Competitive Compensation – Salary that reflects your skills and contributions

• Professional Development – Ongoing training and growth opportunities

• Work-Life Balance – Generous vacation time so you can recharge

• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and a health spending account

• Community Impact – Contribute to initiatives like Kids with Cancer Society and Go Auto Fuels the Schools

• Career Growth – Many of our Accountants have grown into Controllers and beyond

At Go Auto, we believe that a strong financial foundation is the key to success. As our Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of dealership operations, helping drive the business forward.

If you’re ready to join a dynamic team, grow in your accounting career, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.