Senior Accountant - DCCHail

AutoCanada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Vehicle purchase & service plans

Employee and family assistance

Company-wide appreciation events

Professional development

Job summary

AutoCanada is seeking a Senior Accountant for its AutoCanada/ACX Home Office operations in Edmonton, AB. The role focuses on core accounting duties, including job costing, accruals, prepaids, AR/AP, and intercompany transactions, with hands-on experience in QBO or Sage.

The successful candidate will own processes, support financial statement compilation, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced automotive environment. This position is full-time and onsite, with immediate hire considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience applying accounting concepts in real-world situations.
• Solid knowledge of job costing, accruals, prepaids, receivables and payables.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and personal expense handling.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of tasks and complete them effectively and efficiently.
• Aid in creating and improving accounting processes.
• Assist other team members with accounting tasks.
• Perform accounts reconciliations.
• Compile financial statements.
• Handle various administrative tasks and projects as needed.

Skills

Job costing

Accruals

Prepaids

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Intercompany transactions

GST/HST knowledge

PST knowledge

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Job description

Join the ride!

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: AutoCanada/ACX Home Office, Edmonton, AB

Classification: Full Time, Onsite, Immediate hire

DCCHail is proud to be a part of the ACX network. AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US.We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success.

We find opportunities to reward high-performers regularly and are looking for managers that empower and motivate their teams to do their very best. We want someone whose values align with our own and can support our people-driven culture of learning and continuous development.Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.

Your area of focus.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accounting concepts effectively in real-world business situations and demonstrate strong overall accounting knowledge. This includes a solid understanding of job costing, accruals, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable and payable, as well as the proper treatment of intercompany transactions and personal expenses. Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks Online (QBO) or Sage for data processing, reconciliations, and related accounting tasks is also important. In addition, the candidate should have a good understanding of GST/HST requirements, with knowledge of various provincial PST systems considered an asset.

What drives your day-to-day?

• Take ownership of tasks and complete them effectively and efficiently
• Aid in creating and improving processes
• Assist other team members
• Accounts reconciliations
• Compilation of financial statements
• Some administrative work required
• Various projects as required

What Are The Must Haves…

• Requires work experience in accounting related roles. Need to know how to apply accounting concepts in real world situations
• Very sound accounting knowledge. Needs to understand concept of job costing, accruals, prepaids, receivables, payables and how intercompany transactions and personal items are handled.
• Experience in using accounting software for data processing and reconciliation
• Good understanding of how GST/HST and income tax works and experience in filing and reconciling tax accounts. Have understanding of how various PST works is an asset.
• Have some experience in being a team lead
• Good time management to meet all deadlines
• Maintain good communications and can collaborate with various parties
• Remain attention to details in fast pace environment and when handling high volume of data
• Adaptable to changes to meet business needs

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.