Location: North Bay, ON (Fully Onsite - with flexibility)

Language: Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background & Reference Checks required.

 

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a well-established automotive retail organization to hire a Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations at a busy dealership. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy across payroll, reporting, and transactional processes that keep the business running smoothly.

 

You will work closely with ownership and a small, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, is eager to learn, and wants to build strong foundational accounting experience while contributing directly to business operations.

 

What’s In It for You

Join a stable, team-oriented workplace where your contributions are visible and valued. You will gain exposure to full-cycle accounting, payroll, and financial reporting in a real-world business setting, building practical experience that supports long-term career growth. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your work, develop new skills, and learn proprietary systems, all within a supportive environment that values reliability, initiative, and collaboration.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• In this role, you’ll prepare monthly financial statements and support reporting requirements.
• You’ll process biweekly payroll for approximately 20 employees, including commission-based calculations.
• You’ll handle HST filings and ensure compliance with monthly CRA remittances.
• You’ll perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate inventory tracking for new and used vehicles.
• You’ll liaise with external accountants and support year-end reporting processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in a hands-on environment.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including accruals and expense classification.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage 50, or similar systems.
• Exposure to payroll processing and sales tax filings.
• Strong Excel and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• University Degree/College Diploma in Accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience in a retail or dealership environment is considered an asset.

 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who can come in, learn quickly, and take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for the dealership. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be involved in everything from payroll to financial reporting. The right person is someone with strong business sense, a willingness to learn, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.”

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.