Accounting Clerk

**Job Posting: Accounting Clerk**

**Location**: Stratford, ON
**Company**: Strickland’s Stratford Toyota

**Company Overview**:
Join the Strickland's family, where automotive excellence meets a tradition of trust and customer satisfaction. As a well-established and reputable automotive service provider, Strickland's has been serving Southern Ontario since 1974. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Accounting Clerk** to join our team at our Stratford location.

**Why You?**:

- You believe exceptional customer service is key to success.
- You’re a high-energy self-starter with a passion for numbers and accuracy.
- You’re looking for a career in a company that rewards results and offers growth.
- You thrive in a collaborative team setting but are also self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- You enjoy managing financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in accounting processes.

**Why Us?**:

- Health and Disability insurance coverage.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Employee discounts on products and services.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Accounts Payable**:

- Process and record payments to vendors, including preparing cheques, credit payments, and other forms of payment.
- Reconcile AP invoices to statements, investigating discrepancies as needed.
- Prepare and distribute payment reports and statistics to key personnel.
- Obtain approvals for disbursements.
- Monitor and investigate payment issues while following corporate A/P policies and procedures.
- **Accounts Receivable**:

- Reconcile A/R accounts and follow up on overdue payments.
- Process payments on account through the POS terminal.
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
- Conduct credit bureau checks and call references for the setup of new accounts.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, communicating with customers and internal teams as needed.
- Assist with month-end procedures by preparing reports and reconciling accounts.
- **General Accounting Duties**:

- Post journal entries for direct deposit notifications and cash receipts.
- Balance Parts/Service/Sales daily transactions and prepare bank deposits.
- Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, and photocopying.
- Replenish petty cash and reconcile related accounts.
- Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

**Performance Criteria**:

- Efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in processing paperwork and payments.
- Maintain well-balanced accounts and schedules.
- Demonstrate motivation, teamwork, and a positive approach.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

**Job Requirements**:

- 2 years of experience in an accounting role (dealership experience preferred but not necessary)
- Strong interpersonal and phone communication skills.
- High proficiency in learning new software systems, including Dealer Management Systems (DMS).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheet programs, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong mathematical skills with knowledge of tax, interest, and financial concepts.
- Criminal record check.

**Working Conditions**:

- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and eye strain from computer use.
- Frequent typing and telephone usage with background noise.
- Occasional work outside regular hours and conflict management.
- Routine multi-tasking and continuous learning opportunities.

**Benefits**:

- **Company pension**:

- **Extended health care**:

- **Life insurance**:

- **On-site parking**:

- **Day shift schedule**

**Hiring Process Requirements**:

- Completion of a background check.
- Submission of a clean driver's abstract.

**Job Type**: Full-time
**Expected Hours**: 40 - 44 per week
**Work Location**: In person, Stratford, ON