Assistant Controller
Are you ready to join the ranks of Canada's Best Managed Companies?
Trotman Auto Group is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Controller! This is a great opportunity for an individual with an accounting background to gain valuable experience. If you possess a high level of professionalism, a positive attitude, an attention to detail, initiative and the drive to succeed, this would be a great opportunity for you.
Schedule: Full-time - Monday to Friday
Salary: $60K - 75K+ (based on experience)
What we offer :
Extended Health Care
Dental
RRSP
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, etc.
Employee Discounts
Weekly Incentives
Real-time Comprehensive Training
NADA Training Courses available for most departments
Internal Professional and Career Development programs
Who You Are:
- Must have a minimum of 2+ years of recent work experience as a senior Accounting Clerk or higher in the automotive retail sector
- Automotive Dealership experience is required
- Recent hands on experience posting deals
- Recent hands on experience managing accounts payable/receivable accounts
- Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Must maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to effectively respond to and meet the needs of a diverse client base
- The ability to self-manage oneself in a fast paced and deadline-oriented role
- Strong communication skills
- Tech Savvy - MS Office applications, Outlook
- PBS software knowledge is an asset
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Prepare dealership financial statements for submission to Trotman Auto Group corporate, the manufacturer, and NCM Associates (where applicable).
- Handle monthly reconciliations for dealership financial statements.
- Reconcile manufacturer statements, inventory, service contracts, and vehicle dealer reserves.
- Process deals, including posting vehicle invoices into the system
- Manage floorplan payouts and lien payouts.
- Manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).
- Review supporting backup for all payments and vehicle purchases.
- Handle daily cheques, EFTs, and e-transfers for various vendors.
- Complete payroll functions, including data entry into the TAG HR4 system.
- Enroll and terminate employee benefits.
- Reconcile commissions and bonuses payable per various pay plans.
- Coordinate quarterly vehicle inventory counts and annual parts inventory counts.
- Process documents for the acquisition of new/used inventory.
- Reconcile various accounts, including commissions for salespeople and F&I, service contract payables, and other F&I product payables.
- Manage inventory schedules for new and used vehicles, contracts in transit, OEM incentive receivables, EV, dealer reserves, and other vehicle receivables.
- Handle customer deposits on vehicle purchases.
- Accept ownership of new and different requests to enhance the organization’s reputation.
- Provide oversight and management for the AR/AP Associate.
- Perform any additional duties outlined by management.
About Us:
Trotman Auto Group is an industry-leading, diversified dealer group representing fourteen major OEM brands through twelve dealerships located across British Columbia. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for overall business performance, innovation, and sustained growth. Our vibrant culture is the fabric of our world-class team of automotive professionals.
Are You Our Missing Piece? Apply Now!
Trotman Auto Group is proudly an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.