Senior accountant

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* Midtown Honda is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team.
* The Senior Accountant will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the dealership, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role plays a vital part in maintaining robust internal controls, managing full-cycle accounting functions specific to the automotive sector (including dealing with floor plan financing, warranty claims, and OEM reconciliations), and providing financial insights to support dealership management.

Established in 1972, Midtown Honda holds the historic distinction of being the oldest Honda dealership in Canada. Operating out of a prime, high-traffic Toronto location directly off Highway 401, this flagship dealership is a massive, high-volume powerhouse. The operation is built on a foundation of long-term community loyalty, structured efficiency, and a fast-paced but highly organized day-to-day culture. Notably, Midtown Honda boasts a remarkably busy service department with one of the highest repair order counts in the Central Zone, making it an absolute hub for technical excellence and steady productivity.

For an applicant, Midtown Honda offers an unmatched blend of historic stability and exceptional volume. The sheer scale of the operation guarantees a constant, highly reliable workflow that keeps the sales floor moving and the service bays consistently packed. The dealership is deeply committed to providing a structured environment that respects work-life balance while offering clear paths for rapid career growth.

Joining Midtown Honda means stepping into a premier, leading-edge facility where individual efficiency is highly rewarded and backed by over five decades of industry-leading success.
* Key Responsibilities*
* * General Ledger Management:
* Oversee full-cycle general ledger activities, including complex journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing procedures.
* * Automotive Accounting Specifics:
* Manage vehicle inventory schedules, floor plan financing accounts, manufacturer (OEM) statements, and warranty receivables/payables.
* * Tax Compliance & Remittances:
* Prepare and file monthly/quarterly HST returns, corporate tax documents, and ensure complete adherence to provincial and federal tax regulations.
* * AP/AR & Cash Flow Oversight:
* Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable workflows, ensuring timely vendor payments, efficient cash collections, and daily cash-flow monitoring.
* * Internal Controls & Audit Support:
* Evaluate and strengthen internal accounting controls. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and corporate tax accountants, preparing working papers and schedules.
* * Team Leadership &

Collaboration:

* Provide mentorship, guidance, and daily support to junior accounting staff and administrative clerks.
* * Deal Posting:
* Assist with deal posting when required
* * Variance Analysis:
* Analyze variances between deal gross and financial statement gross, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.*

Qualifications & Requirements
**

Education: Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business  strongly preferred._

Experience: 3 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the automotive dealership industry or a multi-department retail environment.

Technical

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). Working knowledge of dealership management systems (DMS like CDK Global, Reynolds & Reynolds, or One Eighty) is a strong asset.

Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, robust analytical and problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills to relay financial data to non-financial department managers.

Why Choose Rafih?
Competitive compensation and bonus plans
Competitive Employee Benefits program
Comprehensive training to set you up for success in your role
A leadership team which stro

• Location North York , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 60,000 to $ 65,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
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• North York, ON

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