Accounting Assistant

Winnipeg, MB
North Region – Accounting /
Full Time /
On-site
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Premier Truck Group is proud of the diversity that comprises our winning team. We see the equality and inclusiveness amongst our team members as our ultimate tool in moving our organization and industry forward.
 
Who is Premier Truck Group?
Premier Truck Group is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with over 40 locations throughout the US and Canada, making it the largest Freightliner dealer group in North America.  We offer a premium selection of new Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles, a large selection of previously owned commercial trucks, and a full suite of parts, maintenance, and repair services. When you build your career here, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business. We are the pre-eminent group of Freightliner truck dealerships in the nation with serious plans for the future and we want you to be a part of it.
 
Why Join Our Winning Team?
When you join our team, you’re rewarded with the opportunity to work for an organization that provides opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests, along with a fully comprehensive benefits package including:
Employee Discounts
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistant Programs
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Group RRSP with Employer Match
Training
Work-Life Balance
 
Here are some quick insights into this opportunity. We would love to discuss it with you in more detail!

 Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:
Reconcile cashier daily reports, service RO’s and parts department tickets and account for all cash, checks, electronic checks and credit cards for previous day’s sales.  Consolidate them into one deposit for the Senior Accountant to take to the bank.  Make note of anything out of the ordinary to report to centralized credit department (i.e. shortages/overages, missing invoices due to printer jams, etc.).
Ensure that all cash sales checks have all proper information on them such as invoice number, approval code, cashier initials, physical address and phone number.  If they do not, report information to the credit department for appropriate evaluation.
Reconcile all petty cash vouchers with actual cash to ensure daily balance.
Make deposits for all Freightliner and vehicle sales, down payments or other income.  Post in ADP to the proper accounts
Relieve the Cashier/Receptionist for lunches, breaks, vacations, etc.
Keep track of all manual and computer checks for the dealership.  Order new supplies when needed.
Keep track of all company issued electronics, cell phones, Pike Passes, postage meter, copiers and fax machine leases.  Ensure proper operation and make necessary arrangements to keep them in good operating order.  Keep updated maintenance records and supplies.
Keep current vendor information and update vendor files on a regular basis, making sure that we have correct contact information, as well as sales tax information.
Keep sales permits, tax information and credit application information current and available to send to vendors to open accounts.
Review all administrative purchase orders for the dealership, checking the charges and the balances on all accounts to make ensure no overcharge.  Reconcile certain vendor accounts to balance to statements for payment.  Make sure accounts are current and paid in a timely manner.
Cut any On Demand Checks that are requested for the dealership.  Cut checks for the Service & Parts department credits.  Cut checks for the expense reports and keep the files organized.
Cross train and back up the accounts payable position when necessary.
Keep updated spreadsheets on various accounts that we pay on a regular basis.
Participate in end of the month closing procedures as per Senior Accountant’s needs.
Assist in inter-company billing.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
 
Accounting Assistant Requirements:
Education:
·       A high school diploma and/or GED is required. Additional training in accounting and computers.
Experience:
·       A minimum of three years of experience in a clerical and accounting field is preferred.



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