Accounting Clerk

Capital Ford Lincoln is proud to be one of Atlantic Canada's leading Ford dealerships. With customer care being Capital's top priority, before and after the sale, our sales and service team go above and beyond to ensure you are taken care of, every step of the way. We consider our customers to be part of the Capital Family. We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and self-starter to join our Accounting team!

The primary function of the position is to provide accounting support to the Accounting Department within Capital Ford. The incumbent will process financial and accounting transactions by creating journal entries and inputting data into computer programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Entering vendor invoices and credit card transactions for multiple companies.
• Ensuring the accurate allocation of invoices and payments to correct accounts.
• Processing and posting customer payments from Point of Sales (POS) systems.
• Assisting with the processing of bank deposits and reconciliation tasks.
• Supporting month-end financial closing activities and working papers preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, legal standards, and accounting best practices.
• Performing administrative tasks and special projects as required by the Accounting Department.
• Assisting in maintaining accurate and organized accounting records.
• Any other duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.
• Other duties as assigned and as may be amended from time to time to meet company objectives

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., CDK, Tekion, QuickBooks).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen ability to multi-task.
• Initiative-taker with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent attendance is a must and consistently arrives to work on time

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a 2 years + Accounting Course or Diploma
• 2+ years relevant experience, preferably in the automotive sector is an asset
• Experience with CDK and/or QuickBooks would be considered an asset
• Certificate of Conduct required

If you take pride in your work, have impeccable attention to detail, and have excellent time management skills, apply today!

Capital Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the community in which we perform business. If selected for an interview, please advise us of any accommodation you may require throughout the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person