Job Overview: Adventure Motors is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant who possesses attention to detail, is strongly organized with an excellent knowledge in accounting practices. The successful candidate will be very thorough in their work, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a positive teamwork attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivable & Daily Accounting: Manage monthly customer statements, resolve billing inquiries, handle daily bank deposits, cash payouts, internal ROs, parts invoices, and execute daily accounting entries including unit payments and rebates. Assist with cash flow management as needed.
- Deal Administration & Inventory: Handle deal costing, finalization, warranty entries, trade-in purchases, and inventory tracking (system entries, physical files, and demo tracking). Ensure timely processing of deals from F&I;, manufacturer PDI sheets, and proper deposit returns.
- Month-End, Year-End & Transfers: Perform comprehensive month-end reconciliations (AR, floorplans, rebates, HO accounts, BRP payables), coordinate dealer-to-dealer transfers, and execute year-end write-offs to ensure accurate closing by January 31.
- F&I; Support & General Backup: Provide backup coverage for the Finance & Insurance manager when required, handling credit applications in DealerTrack, communicating with lenders and customers, calculating payments, and preparing deal paperwork. Additionally,
provide backup phone answering support when the receptionist is away or on break.
Required skills and education:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting or financing
- Proven accounting experience
- An excellent knowledge of finance and accounting / familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Good communication skills and a strong teamwork attitude
- Adaptability to different working environments and industries
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills
- Strong problem-solving mindset with an aptitude for learning new systems
- Competency in MS Office, databases, accounting software, and DealerTrack
Employment details:
- Type: Full-time, permanent
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Compensation: Compensation will reflect previous experience and ability level.
- Location: On-site at Adventure Motors Service Department, Nova Scotia.
- Benefits: Access to health perks after 3 months, access to RRSP matching plan after 6 months.
How to apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself to
[email protected]
We thank all applicants who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
📌 Staff Accountant (New Glasgow)
🏢 Adventure Motors
📍 New Glasgow