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 disciplineis 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 OneEighty) 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 strongly believe in providing personal and professional growth opportunities, mentorship, ongoing training, and continuous support
- Advancement opportunities
- A company culture focused on inclusivity, diversity, employee wellness, and community engagement
- Employee engagement and recognition events
For more than four decades Rafih Auto Group has been a leading automotive group in both Canada and the USA. Representing 23 brands throughout 19 locations. Our number one priority is to provide our valued customers with industry-leading services and world-class experiences.
At Rafih Auto Group we believe that our people are our biggest asset and our greatest strength. We understand the industry and the world is changing every day, and that is why we are always proactive and prepared to meet challenges with determination, collaboration, innovation, and enthusiasm. We are seeking passionate, dynamic, and driven individuals who share in our strong commitment to excellence and success to join our incredible and industry leading Canadian team.
Rafih Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. We have accommodation processes and policies in place and will provide accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resources department so that arrangements may be made throughout the selection process and prior to the beginning of employment.
We appreciate your interest in joining our incredible team at Rafih Auto Group, however only applicants that are contacted for an interview, will be considered at this time.
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M6A 2V1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- automotive accounting: 3 years (preferred)
- automotive deal posting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
