Accounting Technician

_**Are you an enthusiastic critical thinker and problem-solver who is skilled in Accounts Payable management and other accounting support and thrives in a fast-paced environment?**_

Award Winning Employer of Choice by Boating Industry Canada, Gibbons Motor Toys is a marine and powersports dealership headquartered in Gibbons, Alberta. We retail and service KingFisher, Coyote and Stabicraft boats, Mercury engines, Can-Am offroad vehicles, Ski-Doo snowmobiles and more. We stock a large variety of parts, accessories, and riding gear for all your outdoor needs. With over 40 years of experience, our sales, parts and service departments provide the best knowledge in the industry

The Accounting Technician will be a **highly organized and trustworthy professional** who is extremely meticulous and detail-oriented. This position is responsible for the entire A/P process and other accounting tasks for two locations. Key responsibilities include data entry of vendor invoices and processing invoice payments, posting cash journals, preparing government and other compliance filings, and assisting the Controller with other accounting and administrative duties. The Accounting Technician will be accountable to the maintenance of all vendor accounts and other accounting records with the utmost accuracy and integrity.

**Reports To**: Dealership Controller

Key Responsibilities

**Accounts Payable**
- Enter all parts invoices into accounting system and manage reconciliation between Parts receptions and accounts payable
- Accurately code and enter all trade payables
- Reconcile monthly credit card statements and ensure copies of all receipts are submitted and all charges are accounted for
- Accurately and efficiently processes vendor payments, both through cheque and EFT runs
- Process miscellaneous payment requisitions
- Maintain accurate vendor accounts, ensuring internal balances reconcile to vendor statements
- Use effective and professional communication in responding to vendor enquiries
- Manage dealer to dealer transfers

**Accounts Receivable**
- Record monthly unit interest and maintain schedule of interest paid to help with cashflow and inventory management
- Reconcile manufacturer credit statements to system and follow up with Sales, Parts, and Service teams to correct any discrepancies
- Set up and manage credit customer records in the customer database
- Run month end reports and statements
- Follow up with customers on payments, in a professional manner, maintaining GMT’s high service standards

**Other Accounting Functions and Assistance**
- Post daily cash journals for both stores
- Bank account reconciliations
- General ledger account reconciliations including investigating discrepancies
- Prepare monthly and quarterly government and other compliance filings for review and submission by Controller
- Maintain prepaid and capital asset records, and prepare monthly journal entries
- Build and maintain monthly cost reports for utilities and software subscriptions
- Reconcile Marketing Department cost reports to general ledger marketing accounts
- Assist with other month and year end review preparation, analysis, and reporting
- Maintain high level of integrity with confidential and sensitive information
- Other tasks as required

**Professional and Personal Development and Improvement**
- Share in the team culture of continuous professional and self improvement
- Actively participate in all performance planning exercises and peer feedback requests
- Be accountable and strive to lead by example, regardless of employment capacity or role
- Remain informed on and follow all applicable company policies

**Work Schedule and Benefits**
- Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (some room for adjustment)
- Occasional overtime required during busy times, with the flexibility to take time off in lieu
- Group health, dental, life and disability benefits after 3 months of employment
- Mandatory enrolment in employer matching pension plan after 1 year of employment

**Requirements**:
**Educational and experience requirements include**:

- Accounting certificate, diploma, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience in full-cycle accounting and accounts payable and receivable
- Prior experience in accounting for retail or a related industry is preferred
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
- Critical thinker with excellent logical analysis and problem-solving skills
- Above-average proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office software
- Experience in Credit Union CAFT platform considered an asset
- Demonstrated proficiency in complex ERP systems
- Proven ability to maintain high productivity and organization to consistently meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work performance
- Demonstrated ability to take direction from superiors and follow written and verbal instruction
- Reliable, punctual and a self-starter with strong work ethic

With continued commitment