Accounting Administrator - Mercedes-Benz Newmarket - 26082

Accounting Administratorcareer and employment opportunity await you.

Mercedes-Benz Newmarket, part of Zanchin Automotive Group, a privately-owned network of 35+ successful dealerships that welcomes talent and enthusiasm, values people and contributions, and rewards performance and accomplishment, is looking for an experienced and enthusiasticACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR to join the Team.

Join now to be part of a company that has been supporting the community for 50 years, and where careers are made and fostered with enthusiasm, integrity, and respect. Now is the time to be part of a Team that encourages progressive and entrepreneurial styles, and drives performance through winning attitudes.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive and generous compensation package
• Enhanced Group Benefits Program, including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance…and so much more
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• Ongoing development and training, including product and industry knowledge, from experienced leaders and experts
• Opportunity for career advancement within the group
• Employee preferred pricing for vehicles, travel, gym memberships, cell phones/plans, and so much more

About the opportunity…

As an integral part of the “we can do that” operation, this position is responsible to perform all tasks related to accounts receivables and payables. Specifically:

• Assists the Controller with all accounting activities, such as the cash flow, the preparation of the budget, reviewing of the books of accounts, purchases, fixed assets and insurance.
• Perform payroll backup when required
• Cooperates with the dealer in long-term planning, cash flow management and the allocation of funds.
• Assists Controller with the production of the dealership’s annual report and schedules thereto.
• Evaluates the dealership’s financial position and issues regular financial and operating reports.
• Keeps in close touch with the public accounting firm, to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and the maintenance of the dealership’s financial structure, in such a way as to derive maximum tax benefits.
• Assists with Accounts Payable and Receivable duties.
• Complying with Company procedures, will post all Deals (New Car, Used Car, Wholesale & Dealer trade)
• Prepares and assists in administering payroll for employees.
• Performs bank reconciliation.
• Completes Daily Deposit.
• Posts/accounts for all invoices from Vendors, including the Manufacturer.
• Assists with Auditors and provides them with necessary information.
• Analyzes the ledger and the accounts recorded. Notes any unusual entries and verifies them.
• Reviews the reconciliation of the accounts in the general ledger with external resources, in order to ensure that the bank reconciliation, the reserve accounts, the accounts payable to the manufacturer and inventory financing are accurate.
• Ensures compliance with all government financial regulations, in particular those regarding forms to be completed or kept, consumption taxes and deposits, income tax, pension plan registers, etc.
• Ensures that all office employees use appropriate accounting methods and maintain accurate records; analyzes and supervises the preparation of all data for public accountants, with a view to reducing review costs.
• Coordinates the annual review and the physical inventory.
• Keeps the dealership HR employee files up-to-date.
• Performs other duties as required by Management.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• All occupational Health & Safety Legislation and best practices are to be reviewed, understood and complied with. If training is required please advise your Manager the soonest

About you…

Ideal candidates will have a strong background and proven experience in accounting administration and processing, including:

• 1 to 3 years of proven accounting experience
• post-secondary education in accounting or finance
• proficiency working with ERP systems (ie. CDK/Reynolds)
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• ability to communicate professionally (verbally and written)
• strong attention to detail, organized and strategic
• ability to maintain professionalism
• ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• self-motivated and driven with a passion for excellence in execution
• a desire to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• a proven commitment to quality of work

Why choose Zanchin Automotive Group?

Your career ambitions will be achieved -- we offer career development and advancement.

You will be part of a winning team -- we are a leader in the industry driven by 50 years of people-centric business modeling.

Your voice will be heard and ideas celebrated -- we have an entrepreneurial and strategic attitude, that welcomes and supports individual ideas and strategies.

You will enjoy a competitive pay plan -- we offer many employment perquisites.

You’ll be part of a culture at the fore-front of transparency, communication and engagement – we are a Team, and work together to achieve and thrive.