Full-Time

Bilingual General Accountant/Comptable bilingue

Posted on 8/9/2024

Autotrader.ca

Autotrader.ca

501-1,000 employees

Digital solutions for used car dealers

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Senior

Ontario, Canada

Hybrid position in the Greater Toronto Area.

Category
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • Accounting designation (CPA-CA) (Required)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an increasingly responsible, detail and deadline oriented accounting position
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (Required)
  • Experience with ERP systems (Required), Great Plains (Asset)
  • Must be fully bilingual in French and English
Responsibilities
  • Prepare/ post month end journal entries into GP on a timely basis to meet month end schedule
  • Prepare monthly accruals for expenses incurred, invoices not processed/ received
  • Prepare GL reconciliations monthly and reconcile/ investigate all differences
  • Prepare financial statements to report results monthly
  • Billing customers on a timely basis
  • Maintain customer master list
  • Follow up on overdue invoices with customers
  • Process cash receipts and apply payments against outstanding invoices
  • Maintain accounts receivable subledger and aging
  • Assess bad debt / uncollectible receivables for write-off
  • Process employee reimbursements (including payments) in the expense reporting system (Concur)
  • Process payments for vendor invoices on a timely basis
  • Maintain accounts payable subledger and aging
  • Maintain fixed assets / intangible listing (ie. updating for additions, disposals)
  • Calculating and recording depreciation/ amortization of assets on a monthly basis
  • Assessing impairment of assets on a quarterly basis
  • Other accounting tasks as assigned
  • Provides information and technical support in the development and revision of policies and procedures
  • Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external clients regarding financial matters
  • Reviews contracts for adherence to policies
  • Prepares complex financial reports/data, as requested by the CFO, and communicates findings effectively
  • Tax remittances
  • Assists in preparing financial metrics/information sent to the Board and Investors

Trader.ca operates in the automotive industry, focusing on the used car market by providing digital solutions for car dealers. Their products include marketplace listings, web solutions, web traffic analytics, inventory management, and conversion tools, all aimed at helping dealers improve their online presence and streamline operations. Unlike many competitors, Trader.ca emphasizes simplicity in its offerings, allowing dealers to focus on sales without being overwhelmed by complex tools. The company uses a subscription-based model for its services and also generates revenue through advertising and premium listings on its marketplace, autoTRADER.ca. Trader.ca's goal is to support car dealers in increasing their sales and managing their inventory effectively while providing extensive customer service and resources.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven inventory management solutions in the automotive sector.
  • Increased interest in personalized marketing tools leveraging machine learning.
  • Rising adoption of VR and AR technologies in online car showrooms.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AutoScout24's expanded presence in Canada.
  • Potential strategic shifts due to AutoScout24's acquisition of Trader.ca.
  • Uncertainty from Thoma Bravo's potential sale of Trader.ca affecting morale.

What makes Autotrader.ca unique

  • Trader.ca offers a comprehensive suite of digital solutions for car dealers.
  • The company emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness in its digital tools.
  • Trader.ca provides extensive customer service and product support resources.

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