Informations principales

Numéro de référence: 755-028

Accountant

Poste: Non spécifié

Début: Dès que possible

End: Non spécifié

Lieu: Vancouver (North Hastings-Sunrise), Canada

Type de collaboration: Projet seulement

Taux horaire: Non spécifié

Dernière mise à jour: 17 juin 2024

Description et exigences de la tâche

The Organization:

 

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products and leading training solutions to over 1,200 Canadian franchised new car dealerships.  Dealer partnerships are complemented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Mitsubishi Motors, Motorrad and Polestar.

 

 We are looking for a CPA student to join our team as an Accountant.  Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accountant is responsible for:

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Mentor, and motivate the Accounts Payable team to achieve departmental goals and deliver high-quality results. Provide guidance and support in resolving complex issues and escalated matters.
  • Coordinate and review the preparation of payments, including checks, electronic funds transfers, and ACH transactions. Ensure payments are processed in a secure and timely manner.
  • Collaborate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, establish strong communication channels, and address inquiries related to payment status or outstanding invoices.
  • Month-end Closing: Assist with the month-end closing process, reconciling accounts payable ledgers, and preparing accruals for outstanding liabilities.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable processes. Implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as Procurement and Finance, to ensure seamless coordination in the procure-to-pay process and resolve any interdepartmental issues.
  • Prepares routine and ad-hoc journal entries to support the financial reporting process.
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating balance sheet continuity and lead schedules.
  • Responsible for preparing and maintaining account reconciliations, including resolving outstanding items.
  • Maintains, generates, and modifies reports from the reporting software.
  • Supports the maintenance of the chart of accounts in accounting software.
  • Participate in training for backup coverage of tasks and responsibilities when necessary.
  • Support the interim and annual audit processes.
  • Support projects and other Finance work as required.
  • Participate in new system implementations and future upgrades in software, systems, and processes.
 

 

Required Skills:

 

  • Well organized and able to keep accurate and timely records
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a changing work environment
  • Proficient with MS Office suite of products
  • Bilingual (English/French) oral and written is an asset
 

Education:

 

  • Enrolled in CPA or equivalent
 

Experience:

  • 3+ years in an accounting/finance environment.
 

 

The Rewards:

  • Hybrid Working environment
  • Competitive compensation package including: comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, education sponsorship, and four paid days when “giving back” to the community.
  • Your birthday off!
  • We also offer a vehicle incentive program.

Catégorie

Accounting