Staff Accountant; Richmond

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support day‑to‑day accounting functions at our Vehicle Logistics Centers (VLCs). This role involves ledger maintenance, financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable, and compliance work.

• Perform routine accounting functions related to VLC transactions, including financial transactions, billing statements, receipts, invoices, journal entries, internal charges, and report generation.
• Review weekly sales financial results, balance and transmit sale reports and EFT wire transfers.
• Prepare daily deposits and bank reconciliations.
• Generate weekly reports and manage accounts receivable collections, advising management of at‑risk A/R.
• Process supplier invoices for accounts payable and reconcile monthly statements.
• Enter, correct, and monitor charges through AMS and internal systems.
• Perform month‑end close activities: scanning and coding invoices, journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and reconciliations.
• Assist in reconciling accounts and evaluating accounting system effectiveness.
• Communicate discrepancies to the Controller for resolution.
• Process payments, A/R credits, policy adjustments, and arbitration adjustments.
• Maintain SOX compliance and internal controls; prepare documentation for internal reporting and auditors.

• Post‑secondary education or equivalent experience.
• 2‑5+ years of related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable using Google Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general administration.
• Prior experience with OPENLANE or its subsidiaries.
• Experience with AMS, VTrace, or similar systems.
• Bilingual (English/French).

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (U.S.) and FSA options (U.S.).
• Immediately vested 401(k) (U.S.) or RRSP (Canada) with company match.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave (U.S.).
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (U.S.).
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer‑paid Leap into Service Day for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.

Hourly rate: $23.00 – $28.00.