Accounts Payables and Receivables Administrator- Mercedes-Benz Queensway

Accounts Payables and Receivables Administrator
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Mercedes-Benz Toronto Queensway
, part of Zanchin Automotive Group, a privately-owned network of 35+ successful dealerships that welcomes talent and enthusiasm, values people and contributions, and rewards performance and accomplishment, is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

AP/R Admin to join the Team.

Join now to be part of a company that has been supporting the community for 50 years, and where careers are made and fostered with enthusiasm, integrity, and respect. Now is the time to be part of a Team that encourages progressive and entrepreneurial styles, and drives performance through winning attitudes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

• Competitive and generous compensation package
• Enhanced Group Benefits Program, including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance…and so much more
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• Ongoing development and training, including product and industry knowledge, from experienced leaders and experts
• Opportunity for career advancement within the group
• Employee preferred pricing for vehicles, travel, gym memberships, cell phones/plans, and so much more

As an integral part of the “we can do that” operation, and as the leader of the Finance/Accounting Team, this position is responsible for monitoring the financial health of the operation. Specifically:

• Process accounts payables and receivables, including OEM payables, visa transactions, on demand cheques
• Reconcile and post daily deposit
• Process and follow-up on receivables
• Run monthly A/R statements
• Post warranty payments
• Schedule cleaning
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable and receivable ledgers
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records for all internal and external accounts
• Perform cash balancing, bank deposits and reconciliations
• Post invoices, reconcile vendor statements and prepare cheques/EFTs, as required
• Process vehicle purchases, verifying the accuracy of all pertinent information
• Monitor accounts receivables aging ensuring payments are received in a timely fashion and take action to resolve accounts with late payments
• Assist in closing month-end and year-end
• Process and submit insurance and warranty remittances, and reconcile related schedules
• Develop and maintain competent industry and product related knowledge
• Always represent the Company positively through a success-oriented and professional demeanor
• Uphold the standards of excellence
• Participate in meetings and training, as required
• Perform other tasks based on management instructions and performance requirements

Ideal candidates will have a strong background and proven experience in the finance/accounting operation and department, including:

• previous experience within an automotive and/or dealership setting is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent, with strong technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting guidelines
• CPA or equivalent designation is an asset, not required
• proficiency working with ERP systems (such as CDK or Reynolds & Reynolds) and payroll management programs (Payworks, ADP or similar)
• demonstrated track record of using Microsoft Office programs, including expert-level proficiency in Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation and analysis)
• demonstrated desire to continuously develop new skills, take on new challenges and actively seek out opportunities for improvement
• strong ability to communicate professionally (verbal and written)
• change champion with the ability to bring new ideas, a fresh perspective, and a sense of urgency to drive accounting and operational improvements
• ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• ability to maintain and improve internal controls
• strong attention to detail, organized and strategic
• ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• self-motivated and driven with a passion for excellence in execution
• a desire to work in a high energy, fast-paced environment
• a proven commitment to quality of…