Assistant Controller

at  Southlake Ford

We at Southlake Ford Lincoln pride ourselves on being one of the GTA’s premier automotive dealerships and are looking to add engaged and enthusiastic team members to our Ford family! For over 50 years, our mission has always been to improve and make a difference in the lives of our guests, team members, and community. If you are seeking a dynamic, progressive and supportive workplace to grow your automotive career, please apply with us today.
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to be an integral team member supporting the Southlake Ford Lincoln finance and administration departments. The ideal candidate has 5 years of automotive accounting experience, is an organized self-starter and team player proficient in Reynolds systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of related automotive accounting industry experience
• College Diploma or University Degree
• Experience with Reynolds/Ignite Systems, and proficient in PC-based software ex. Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines consistently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task effectively

• Maintain the Standard Accounting System in accordance with the Dealership’s guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

o Post all month end entries, accruals and adjustments in order to complete a preliminary financial statement

• Prepare a preliminary financial statement by the 4th business day of each month.
• Control all posted documents including but not limited to: time records, vehicle deals, commissions, and additions and changes to inventory.
• Reconcile all schedules and accounts monthly i.e. accounts receivables, car accounts, etc.
• Posting of new vehicle and pre-owned vehicle deals.
• Reconcile the GL accounts to the bank statement on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the training, and supervising of administrative personnel.
• Assist in completion of annual review/audit.
• Prepare and submit payroll i.e., commissions, benefit amounts, accounts receivable, taxable benefits, etc.,
• Prepare tax reports, tax deposits and tax returns in a timely, and accurate manner.
• Prepare employee Group Benefit payments and RRSP contributions monthly.
• Prepare sales commission/chargeback reports.
• Maintain confidential employee files.
• Coordinate and / or cooperate with special projects or tasks as assigned.
• Prepare reports and perform other administrative duties as requested by Managers, Controllers, and President.