Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

Northern Roads Auto Group • Niagara Falls, NY

5d • CA$55,000 - CA$65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Roads Auto Group is seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller for their Head Office. This full-time position involves performing full-cycle accounting duties, preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and supporting junior team members. The role also includes assisting with HST remittances, regulatory compliance, audits, and developing accounting procedures. The company emphasizes a family-like work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, trial balances, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Experience performing financial analysis and variance reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable using technology and interested in AI tools to improve efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Previous automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Previous PBS or other Dealer Management System (DMS) experience.
• Experience preparing OEM/manufacturer financial statements.
• Payroll experience.
• Experience with financial planning or budgeting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting duties, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile trial balances, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet schedules.
• Perform financial statement analysis, including month-over-month, year-over-year, and dealership-to-dealership variance analysis.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, including manufacturer (OEM) financial reporting.
• Post vehicle deals and verify deal paperwork to ensure month-end cut-offs are achieved.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable aging reports and reconcile sub-ledgers.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries with supporting documentation.
• Complete intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple dealerships and related companies.
• Communicate professionally with banks, vendors, manufacturers, auditors, and internal departments.
• Assist with HST remittances, regulatory compliance, and annual financial audits.
• Support, train, and mentor junior accounting team members.
• Assist with developing accounting procedures, SOPs, automation initiatives, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Complete special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Trusted relationships – We’re a work family and you’ll become a part of the team.
• Many employee engagement activities – We want you to want to come into work every day.
• Employee Health and Wellness Initiatives – We truly care about your well-being.
• Career path planning and training – We want you to succeed and grow alongside us.
• Professional development support – CPA professional development reimbursement and opportunities for continued learning.
• Multi-entity experience – Gain valuable experience supporting multiple dealerships and related companies while working alongside senior leadership.
• Plenty of other perks and incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree