Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

**Fluency in both English and French, oral and written, is required for this position**

The Organization

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. LGM brings innovation, quality, service and profitability to its dealer partners through a full suite of products and services distributed in a cutting-edge, ethical and transparent manner. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products backed by leading training and now supports over 1,200 Canadian franchised new car dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar/Land Rover Range Rover, Mitsubishi Motors, Polestar and Motorrad. 

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Accounts Receivable Specialist's main responsibilities are: 

Responsibilities
 

• Responsible for assisting with Accounts Receivable functions including receipt of dealer remittances and entry into operating system, reconciliation, maintenance, and collection of dealer account balances
• Responsible for identifying and implementing effective receivables processes to improve timing and value of collections
• Address dealer inquiries of account balances
• Responsible for reconciling and depositing daily bank deposits as required
• Review and process customer refunds and transfers
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Take part in interim and annual audit
• Support Management and Finance Team in projects and other Finance work
• Perform reconciliations for specified general ledger accounts
• Participate in training for backup coverage of tasks and responsibilities when necessary
• Participate in report and functionality testing of the in-house operating system
• Provide reception support for vacation & sickness - includes meet & greet visitors, receipt of courier packages, pickup and distribute mail

Core Competencies
 

• Communication - Able to clearly and articulately present information in both spoken and written word.
• Collaboration - Develops positive relationships with others in order to build consensus, morale and commitment to goals and objectives
• Flexibility - Easily adapts to changing environment and resources.
• Productivity - Strives to consistently achieve excellence in all tasks and goals.
• Accountability - Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments and decisions.

Required Skills
 

• Bilingual (English/French) oral and written is a must.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products and Great Plains accounting software.
• Exceptional data entry skills
• High degree of accuracy and speed with large volumes of transactions
• Well organized and able to keep accurate and timely records
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide pleasant and efficient service to internal/external customers

Education
 

• Accounting/Business diploma or similar

Experience
 

• 2+ years in accounting/finance environment

What We Offer 
 

• Hybrid work model, with 3 days a week required in-office. 
• The compensation range for this position is $50,000 - 60,000. 
• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.

You can learn more about LGM by visiting our website at lgm.ca.

Come join us!

Required Experience

• 1+ years in accounting/finance environment or relevant accounting education