Part-Time Full-Cycle Bookkeeper – Sage 50
Next Truck Sales is a used transport truck dealership located in Cambridge, Ontario.
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Part-Time Full-Cycle Bookkeeper to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, reporting, and financial administration of the dealership.
This position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5+ years of recent bookkeeping experience and 5+ years of Sage 50 accounting experience are mandatory.
Experience in a vehicle dealership, trucking, transportation, automotive, or equipment environment is strongly preferred.
This is an in-person position in Cambridge, Ontario. Remote work is not available.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Administration
- Manage day-to-day full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Enter vendor invoices and process vendor payments, EFTs, cheques, and other payments.
- Prepare customer invoices, process customer payments, and assist with collections.
- Process and file customer and vendor remittances.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare monthly accruals and journal entries as required.
- Maintain financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare financial, statistical, and accounting reports for management.
- Monitor cash flow and maintain organized accounting records.
- Assist with job costing, project costing, and profitability analysis.
- Assist with inventory-related accounting and reconciliation.
- Review sales documentation and customer files for accounting accuracy.
- Work with Canadian and U.S. currency transactions and exchange calculations.
Payroll & Government Remittances
- Administer payroll, including new employee setup and payroll processing.
- Process payroll remittances and related documentation.
- Prepare and file WSIB premiums and remittances.
- Prepare and file GST/HST returns and remittances.
- Prepare and file Employer Health Tax returns and remittances.
- Assist with corporate tax-related filings and documentation.
- Ensure accounting and filing requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Reporting & External Accounting Support
- Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for management.
- Coordinate with external accountants during year-end preparation.
- Provide requested financial information and documentation to management and external accounting professionals.
- Ensure company accounting policies and procedures are followed.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential accounting records.
General Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, employees, financial institutions, and external accountants.
- Work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
- Identify discrepancies or issues and bring them to management's attention.
- Prioritize tasks effectively when urgent matters arise.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
- 5+ years of recent Sage 50 Accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping.
- Experience processing payroll and government remittances.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong computer and accounting software skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Good work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a vehicle dealership, trucking, transportation, automotive, or equipment dealership.
- Experience with vehicle inventory accounting.
- Experience with vehicle sales documentation and customer files.
- Experience with job costing and profitability analysis.
- Experience working with U.S. currency and foreign exchange transactions.
- Experience with dealership accounting systems and processes.
Position Details
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Approximately 15 hours per week
Schedule Flexibility: Hours can be flexible based on workload and business requirements.
Location: Cambridge, Ontario – In person
Remote Work: Not available
Experience: 5+ years bookkeeping and 5+ years Sage 50 experience required
Language: English required
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits may be provided following completion of a three-month probationary period and may include:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Health Spending Account
- On-site parking
Next Truck Sales is looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of our team. If you have strong Sage 50 experience, understand full-cycle bookkeeping, and take pride in accuracy and organization, we would like to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have Sage 50 experience within the last 2 years?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Sage: 5 years (required)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
