Chief Accountant

Accountant – Full-Time, Permanent
Groupe Prestige (VR Prestige, Gala Conversions)
3015 Chemin Gascon, Mascouche, Quebec

We are looking for an Accountant to join our accounting department. Established for over 30 years, our company specializes in Class A, B and C motorized recreational vehicles. We place great importance on the quality of our work environment. Respect, collaboration and harmony among our team members are at the heart of our priorities.

Job description:

Reporting to management, the Accountant will be responsible for the company’s full accounting cycle and will work closely with an Accounting Clerk.

Main responsibilities:

- Perform and oversee the various stages of the full accounting cycle;
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable with the support of an Accounting Clerk;
- Perform certain accounting data entry tasks;
- Prepare and post general ledger entries;
- Perform reconciliations and month-end procedures;
- Prepare and process government remittances and payroll deductions at source;
- Process intercompany transactions, reconciliations and remittances;
- Ensure the accuracy of accounting data and complete the necessary follow-ups;
- Communicate occasionally with customers and suppliers;
- Perform various related accounting and administrative duties.

We currently use Lautopak software. Knowledge of this software is therefore considered an asset.

Profile we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is autonomous, detail-oriented, versatile and comfortable working in an environment where they will be responsible for managing multiple priorities.

Requirements and skills:

- 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in the retail sector;
- Experience as a Controller in the automotive industry is considered a major asset;
- Good understanding of the full accounting cycle;
- Autonomous, resourceful, organized and quick-thinking;
- Versatile and willing to perform a variety of related duties;
- Strong computer skills and comfortable using technology;
- Punctual, reliable and responsible;
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;
- A strong commitment to treating colleagues, customers and suppliers with respect;
- Comfortable communicating professionally with customers and suppliers in French and English, when required;
- Comply with workplace health and safety practices and regulations.

Working conditions:

- Permanent, full-time position;
- Daytime schedule, Monday to Friday;
- 3 weeks of vacation per year, taken during the holiday season;
- Pleasant, respectful and collaborative work environment;
- Salary to be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Why join us?

You will be joining a family-owned company that has been established for over 30 years, in a work environment where collaboration, respect and positive working relationships are highly valued.

This position is being filled to ensure a smooth transition following the upcoming retirement of our current Accountant. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training from the current Accountant before their departure. Our Accounting Clerk has also been in the role for four years and will be an excellent resource throughout the transition.

If you are detail-oriented, autonomous and versatile, and would like to put your accounting experience to work within a well-established company, we would be pleased to meet you.

Submit your application today through Auto-jobs.ca!

Work location: onsite.