bookkeeper
First Choice Motors is seeking an *experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Bookkeeper* to join our growing finance team.
We are looking for an organized and reliable professional who can confidently manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions of a high-volume automotive dealership. The ideal candidate is proactive, accurate, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with *QuickBooks Online* required, previous automotive *DMS* experience considered a strong asset (CAMS/DealerPull/DeskManager).
*KEY RESPONSIBILITES:*
- Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting activities
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Identify inconsistencies, missing documentation, and unusual transactions and follow through to resolution
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Reconcile vehicle purchases, sales, deposits, payments, and related accounting transactions
- Record and reconcile bank and credit card transactions
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting
- Maintain organized accounting records, documentation, and general-ledger accounts
- Work closely with management to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
- Help develop and improve accounting procedures, controls, and workflows
*MAIN REQUIREMENTS:*
- *Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience*
- Previous *automotive dealership accounting experience is a strong asset*
- College diploma or higher in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
- Strong working knowledge of *QuickBooks Online*
- Advanced or highly capable use of *Excel and/or Google Sheets*
- Experience with *Dext* is an asset
- Familiarity with automotive *DMS *systems is a strong asset
- Experience with payroll, HST, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and general-ledger accounting
- Comfortable working with *Python, AI tools, and modern technology-driven workflows*
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and technical efficiency
*WHAT WE OFFER:*
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Stable, full-time position
- Monday?Friday schedule, *10:00 AM?7:00 PM*
- Growing and established automotive group
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of accounting processes
- Monthly performance-based bonus opportunity
*PERFORMANCE BONUS:*
In addition to a competitive salary, this position is eligible for a *monthly performance bonus* based on key performance indicators, including:
- Accuracy of bookkeeping and financial records
- Timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities
- Organization and completeness of vehicle files and accounting records
- Timely processing and filing of invoices, purchase orders, and accounting documentation
- Efficiency and reliability
- Initiative and problem-solving
- Overall contribution to the accounting department
Our goal is to recognize and reward employees who consistently *produce accurate work, stay organized, take initiative, solve problems, improve processes, and contribute to the continued success of the dealership.*
*IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:*
Please do not apply unless you meet the following minimum requirements:
- *College diploma or higher*
- *At least 3 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience*
- Availability to work *Monday?Friday, 10:00 AM?7:00 PM*
- Strong QuickBooks Online experience
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, entrepreneurial, *small-business mindset*
We are particularly interested in candidates who understand that working in a growing business creates a