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General Accounting Associate - OpenRoad (Burnaby)
@ OpenRoad Auto Group
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
OpenRoad Auto Group is hiring a regular full-time General Accounting Associate in its Burnaby head office finance department, at $50,000 to $70,000 per year. The role handles dealership accounting: posting vehicle deals, month-end closing, reconciliations, vendor payments and intercompany transactions. A bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience is required, with a CPA preferred.
Pay:
$50,000–$70,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Post vehicle sales and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare month-end and year-end closing packages
- Process vendor payments and monitor invoices
- Handle intercompany transactions and expense reimbursements
- Assist with audit preparations
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- CPA preferred
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Familiarity with CDK an asset
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Time management and task prioritization
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training |
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OpenRoad Auto Group
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Full company description
Open road is the Tri State's largest new and pre-owned vehicle retailer specializing in the nations top automotive brands for the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area. Our customers have come to expect a "Five-Star Customer Service Experience" for each and every new or pre-owned Open Road vehicle they are looking to lease, purchase, or service. With over 40 years of automotive experience, our mission is to be the premier automobile retailer in the country, providing the best opportunities for our team members, customers and communities. We understand and acknowledge the importance of our customers, and, in doing so, we strive to develop a highly motivated, world-class workforce that is committed to satisfying their needs. It is this customer-centric approach, along with our commitment to excellence, that has earned Open Road the ranking of the 15th largest automotive group in the nation by the Automotive News. Open Road currently owns and operates over twenty five (25) automotive facilities including eighteen (18) dealerships throughout the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area representing Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Smart, Subaru and Volkswagen. Open Road's success is the result of many years of hard work, exceptional products, state-of-the-art facilities, professional and award-winning sales teams, and first-class attention to customer service.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,900
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 314
- Reported office locations
- 400 US-22, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, US
- 1250 US-22, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, US
- 731 US-1, Edison, New Jersey, US
- 111 Ridgedale Ave, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, US
- 119 Hampton House Rd, Newton, New Jersey 07860, US
- 840 US-46, Roxbury Township, New Jersey, US
- 300 US-1, Edison, New Jersey, US
- 198 Madison Ave, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, US
- 802 11th Ave, New York, 10019, US
- 1051 US-22, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, US
- 50 US-1, Edison, New Jersey, US
- 1425 State Route 23, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, US
- 1041 RT-18, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816, US
- 352 RT-18, East Brunswick Township, New Jersey, US
- 108 Ridgedale Ave, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, US
- 800 11th Ave, New York, 10019, US
- 2685 US-22, Union, New Jersey 07083, US
- 2675 US-22, Union, New Jersey 07083, US
- 334 Columbia Tpke, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932, US
- Business categories
- Retail
- Automotive
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- OPEN ROAD AUTO GROUP
- OpenRoad Auto Group
- Open Road Auto Group
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Open road is the Tri State's largest new and pre-owned vehicle retailer specializing in the nations top automotive brands for the New York-New Jersey Metropolitan Area. Our customers have come to expect a "Five-Star Customer Service Experience" for each and every new or pre-owned Open Road vehicle they are looking to lease, purchase, or service. With over 40 years of automotive experience, our mission is to be the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Bridgewater, New Jersey |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 123 |
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DRIVING POSSIBILITIES.
Position: General Accounting Associate
Status: Regular Full-Time
Dealership: Head Office Burnaby
Department: Finance
Compensation: $50,000 - $70,000 per annum
We are proud of our forward-thinking culture developed over 40 years of continuous improvement initiatives. OpenRoad is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive retail groups in the country (representing 23 brands across 44 locations) with a shared vision to become the national automotive leader in customer experience. As one of “Canada’s Best Employers” and “Best Managed Companies”, we are looking for team players who are excited to continually learn, work hard, and take ownership of their role.
Our size doesn't define us, our people do. No one is just a number here, everyone matters, and our culture is the foundation of our success.
If you love the idea of joining an organization with unlimited possibilities to accelerate your career, then apply to OpenRoad and grow with us today!
A Career at OpenRoad Means You’ll Enjoy:
- Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM Brands including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen
- Exclusive perks and benefits, including a Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program, RRSP matching, and referral bonuses
- Comprehensive extended health and dental plan (applicable for full-time positions only)
- Strong focus on training, development, and internal promotion opportunities
- Be part of collaborative, friendly, and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment
- Be part of a culture that celebrates you through employee recognition programs and engagement events
Your contribution:
- Post vehicle sales onto GL/Review vehicle deals on daily basis
- Check car deal paperwork for compliance
- Prepare month-end Cardesk packages
- In charge of asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Filing
- Contribute to a strong relationship through positive interactions with Business Unit
- Assist with preparations for audits
- Responsibilities also include (but are not limited to) analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments
- Responsible of reconciling schedules by communicating with business units
- Perform financial activities including month-end/year-end closing/submission, analysis, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts in timely manner
- Perform daily vehicle flooring payout/chattel
- Keep track of payments and receipts between dealership and manufacturer.
- Monitor payment of invoices to ensure that there are no duplicate payments, or that invoices are not paid without authorization.
- Ensure that no accounts become past due.
- Post invoices into accounting system accurately with purchase orders attached.
- Balance vendors to statements and accounts payable schedule, and prepare payment in a timely manner.
- Process monthly employee reimbursement.
- Perform intercompany transactions with stores within and in other regions.
- Keep copies of all expense account-related documents and prepare for management review.
- Follow company safety policies and practices, and immediately, report any and all accidents to a Manager/Supervisor.
- This position will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management.
- OpenRoad reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs require.
What it takes to be part of our dynamic team:
- Familiarity and experience with CDK is a plus
- CPA is preferred
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work in a team environment
- Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
Internal Candidates:
To be considered, please complete and submit the Internal Endorsement Form available on SharePoint. Please ensure all required information is provided, as incomplete submissions may delay the application process. [Link]
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace. We are committed to creating opportunities for our associates to learn, advance their careers, and reach their full potential.
Grow Your Career at OpenRoad!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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