What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at OPENLANE?
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are :
At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, we’ve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car dealers. AFC’s finance solutions work with more than 12,000 independent dealerships across North America freeing up cash flow to give them more time to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify purchasing power so dealers can stock their dealership lot with vehicles their customers seek. Learn more about AFC, here : https : / / www.autofinance.com /
AFC is proud to be a subsidiary of OPENLANE. AFC's core business complements the other business units within the OPENLANE group of companies. For more information, visit https : / / corporate.openlane.com / .
AFC’s Core Values :
Elevating Relationships. We connect deeply with our customers - celebrating their wins and supporting their struggles as if they were our own.
Powered by Passion . We believe that “passion is our superpower” and that every success is built upon the commitment and perseverance of our employees.
Vision-driven. We look ahead to the bigger picture so our customers can be prepared; after all, their success is our destination.
Dedicated to You. We demonstrate value and appreciation by recognizing and validating each other’s efforts. We stand committed to the success of our customers.
What We Offer : Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
What You'll Do :
Perform various clerical duties for the AFC Accounting Team; maintain various files and data; financial reports and correspondence for Accounting.
Perform multiple bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
Assist with generating financial reports and budgets.
Coordinating with corporate departments and field employees to gather necessary financial information.
Maintain Accounting group email inbox and answer / resolve questions for the field.
Assist with the audit process by providing documentation and supporting information.
Complete AFC daily tasks such as Canadian fee waivers, PAR proceeds posting, ADESA Assurance posting, daily rate entry into Oracle system, adding wire fees into the Cosmos system, undeposited receipt management, etc.
Complete AFC weekly and monthly tasks such as recovery tracking, CAD filing fees, AFC Cal Funding, cross-boarder workarounds, etc.
Perform various month end related duties for the AFC Accounting Team.
Accounts Payable assistance and duties as assigned.
Practice and promote teamwork at all times. Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with different departments and employees throughout North America.
Understanding of basic accounting principles.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Must Haves :
High School Diploma / GED is required; Associates Degree level or equivalent in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
Intermediate skills in Excel are required.
Experience with Accounts Payable procedures, such as processing invoices, researching payments, etc. is preferred.
Experience with reconciliations, identifying variances and discrepancies and following up with appropriate individuals is preferred.
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