Accounting Assistant (Payroll)

Accounting and Controlling Assistant Location Toronto, ON : Job Purpose The Accounting and Controlling Assistant works with the Controller to ensure accurate and efficient reporting/accounting functions are completed for Porsche Centre North Toronto.
Core Accountabilities
Responsible for posting all New and Pre-Owned vehicle deals including coordinating month end close with sales managers to ensure deals are received and posted within the month end cut-off.
Responsible for reconciling the number of deals booked and the gross profit on each deal with the sales managers.
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of inventory schedules, the finance receivable schedule and the aftermarket sales schedule to ensure all are reconciled prior to month end close.
Reconciling the commission account and send bi-weekly reconciled payroll
Filing the deal jackets
Posting dealer trade deals, after-market sales and other misc. transactions.
Reconciling the profit sheet to the financial statement
Responsible for posting all new factory-ordered vehicle inventory, vehicle funding
Cheque processing related to deals
Update cheque register and prepare for upload
Prepare wire transfer requests to PFSC and post them
Month-end R300 Inventory reporting and R100 Month-end closing to Porsche Germany
Prepare monthly account analysis report
Prepare various ad-hoc account analysis and participate in the monthly closing of accounts
Assist with RICS audit and other compliance reporting
Conduct and monitor Business Partner Checks (BPC)
Reporting the claim on our demo/loaners.
Submitting the claim and Following up
Reviewing the settlement and accepting it.
Oversee annual renewal of Garage Insurance policy and renewal of plates
Team Responsibilities (cross-training and back-up)
Perform various reconciliations including: bank statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, manufacturers' statements and floor plan
Prepare accounts payable reports and maintain a monthly list of unpaid accounts
Prepare the accounts payable cheques and follow up on all outstanding amounts
Prepare bank deposits and complete the cash control worksheet, on a daily basis
Maintain a petty cash system
Monitor cash and Credit card clearing account
Process charge account payments
Post invoices through PCNT's Accounting System
Distribute all invoices received to respective departments for authorization.
Basic qualifications and skills
Accounting diploma/degree
Previous accounting experience in a dealership
Knowledge of Generally accepted accounting principles
Computer proficiency including the ability to operate spreadsheet, word processing
Advance level excel skills
Excellent 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 high level of accuracy.
Time management skills.
Trustworthy, respectful and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
Self-motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Personal Qualities
Energy, drive, focus, intellect and vision.
Self-motivated with a results driven approach
A team player
A level of personal mobility to meet career ambitions
A clear written and verbal communicator
High levels of self-discipline and organizational ability; with a focus on delivering promises.
Willingness to challenge and to suggest alternative ways of doing things, and with a Continuous Improvement mindset and the ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively
Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism
Achieving personal and team targets
Continuous personal development
The above list of Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The job holder is expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time, in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.
Porsche Centre North Toronto is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontario's with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation please advise us in advance of attending the interview.
Porsche is an equal opportunity employer, and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
~8 hour shift

Education:
~ Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
Microsoft Excel: 3 years (preferred)
Dealership Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person