Job Description

Performance Auto Group is currently seeking an Accounting Administrator to join their Accounting team in St. Catharines. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the accounting team in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations. This is a great entry opportunity to build your career in a fast paced industry and with a group dedicated to upward mobility! About Us Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Heres what youll deliver:

• Generate customer account statements.
• Manage and resolve overdue accounts, including communications with internal departments as required.
• Maintain and reconcile files on a routine basis.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve any irregularities or inquiries.
• Receive documents requiring verification, stamping, distribution.
• Manage the incoming documents including invoices, receipts, packing slips, etc.
• Close purchase orders on invoices.
• Administrate filing and scanning duties within the office.
• Processing dealer invoices, posting and uploading.
• Responsible for processing day to day accounts payable transactions to ensure that corporate finances are maintained in an effective and accurate manner.
• Receiving and verifying invoices.
• Processing of invoices according to standard operating procedures, ensuring payments are supported according to established payment policies.
• Responsible for processing day to day accounts payable transactions to ensure that corporate finances are maintained in an effective and accurate manner.
• Work in strict compliance with the Laws of the Province of Ontario and Canada including, but not limited to, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Understand and comply with all federal, provincial and local regulations that affect service operations, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), waste disposal regulations, etc.
• Other duties as required by management.

What youll need to succeed:

• Minimum High School Diploma; College Diploma in business or accounting preferred.
• 1-2 years Accounts Receivable or Payable experience preferred.
• Automotive dealer accounting experience considered an asset.
• Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Strong computer and communication skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Strong computing skills; proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Computer proficiency and experience with Google Suite and Adobe.
• Experience with CDK program is considered an asset.
• Good numeracy skills, and sound analyzing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Time management skills.
• Trustworthy, respectful and able to demonstrate strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Whats in it for you?

• Excellent management support and guidance
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
• Free and engaging employee events
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

***This compensation range will be based on knowledge and experience***

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per year
Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 1800 employees, 23 brands and 39 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Oakville, Orangeville, St. Catharines and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom. We thank all applicants; however only those contacted for an interview will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with special needs. Accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process as requested. For any inquiries please email us.