Junior Accountant
Dilawri Overview
Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group
If you are looking to grow your career with an organization
driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment
where people are supported and empowered to succeed.
Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive
group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80
franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most
respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.
With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a
culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Our
values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back
guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities.
Through the Dilawri Foundation, we
are also committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we
serve.
Discover how you can build your career with Dilawri
Position Overview
The Junior Accountant plays an integral role in supporting
the financial operations of the Dilawri Group of Companies. Reporting to the
Regional Controller/Accounting Manager, this position contributes to accurate
financial reporting, timely reconciliations, and efficient transactional
processing across multiple dealerships. Working closely with dealership
management teams and the regional accounting department, the Junior Accountant
helps ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across the
organization.
The expected annual salary for this position is
$50,000 - $55,000.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Sort, code, and enter vendor and manufacturer
invoices into the CDK system.
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Verify and match invoices with purchase orders.
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Process bi‑weekly on‑demand
cheques.
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Prepare and complete monthly cheque runs.
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Process monthly business office remittances.
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Reconcile vendor statements, manufacturer
statements, and credit card statements.
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Reconcile electronic funds transfer (EFT)
payment accounts.
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Reconcile sublet and payables schedules.
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Reconcile all Accounts Receivable (AR)–related
items.
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Reconcile and post daily deposits into the CDK
system.
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Follow up with dealership management to ensure
timely collection of receivables.
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Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice
accounts, coordinating monthly transfers, verifying totals, and preparing
reports.
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Investigate and verify account discrepancies
with sales departments, service departments, and customers.
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Update receivables by tracking and totaling
unpaid invoices.
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File, maintain, and organize accounting and
office documents.
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Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications Required
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Working knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
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Experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts
Receivable.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and
proactive.
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Ability to manage high transaction volumes under
tight deadlines.
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Able to work independently as well as
collaboratively in a team environment.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Positive attitude and commitment to continuous
improvement.
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Assets (not required): Automotive industry
experience; CDK system experience.
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Legally entitled to work in Canada.
About Dilawri
In addition to working with and learning from a team of
leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:
- Discounted
employee vehicle purchase program
- Job-specific
coaching & training programs
- Comprehensive
health & dental plans
- Employee
wellness & assistance programs
- Employee
social events
Build your career with a team that is driven by
excellence, integrity and innovation.
Discover Dilawri.
