About UC Auto

Established in 2016, UC Auto is an independent pre-owned vehicle dealership based in Richmond, BC. Our business includes vehicle retail and wholesale, trade-ins and financing support. We are improving our accounting processes, management reporting and use of technology to support clearer operating decisions.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Canadian CPA who can independently own full-cycle accounting and the month-end close. This is a practical role with direct responsibility for the books, reconciliations and financial reporting. You will work with company leadership and the sales, administration and operations teams to turn transaction records into accurate financial statements and useful cash-flow information.

You should be comfortable investigating differences, following up on missing documents and resolving issues at their source. This role requires direct accounting work as well as process improvement.

What you will do

- Maintain the general ledger and full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Own the month-end close and prepare reconciled income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow reporting with clear supporting schedules.
- Reconcile vehicle inventory and sales records to the general ledger. Verify purchase costs, reconditioning, transport, trade-ins, selling proceeds and related fees.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, financing balances and customer receivables; investigate timing differences and missing or duplicate entries.
- Review payroll and sales commission calculations, prepare related accounting entries and reconcile payroll remittances.
- Prepare and reconcile GST and PST filings and maintain supporting records. Coordinate year-end schedules and information requests with external accountants and auditors as needed.
- Explain the connection between vehicle-level gross profit and company operating results, including payroll, rent,



overhead and financing costs.
- Prepare concise cash-flow forecasts and reports on receivables, payables and outstanding reconciliation issues.
- Document accounting procedures, strengthen approval and review controls, and improve spreadsheet and accounting workflows. Use automation where it improves efficiency while retaining verification and confidentiality controls.

What you bring

- A Canadian CPA designation in good standing.
- At least five years of relevant accounting experience, including independently managing full-cycle accounting, month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Practical knowledge of Canadian accounting requirements, GST, BC PST and payroll accounting.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, reconciliations and financial data analysis.
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, clear professional English communication and the ability to explain financial issues to non-accounting colleagues.
- The ability to work in office in Richmond and legal authorization to work in Canada.

Experience that would be an asset Automotive dealership accounting, inventory-based retail or wholesale businesses, ASPE financial reporting, QuickBooks or dealership accounting systems, and accounting for vehicle financing, leases or rental operations. Experience improving accounting processes and preparing year-end or audit schedules is also useful.

Why join UC Auto

Work directly with leadership in an established operating business. Take ownership of the accounting function, see how your work informs business decisions, and help improve reporting and financial processes as the business develops.

How to apply To apply, please email your resume to [email protected], along with a brief note describing your full-cycle accounting experience, relevant inventory or dealership experience, and earliest available start date. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (CPA) (Richmond)
🏢 UC AUTO
📍 Richmond