Recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2024, Destination Auto Group is looking for a Staff Accountant who is looking to take the next step within their career! The applicant must be detail-oriented, organized, and ready to grow in a dynamic dealership environment.

The core objective of the Staff Accountant is to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and support dealership operations through strong accounting practices. As a Staff Accountant, you will play an essential role in supporting vehicle deal postings, reconciliations, and monthly close processes. This is a detail-focused and deadline-driven role requiring a strong understanding of automotive accounting.

What we can provide you:

• Competitive and above market compensation rates!

• Full group health benefits program: extended dental & health, vision care, massage therapy, etc.

• Comprehensive training and professional development program.

• An environment that is friendly, respectful, collaborative, and ultimately supports your success.

• Career advancement opportunities!

What we need from you:

• Accounting experience is required; dealership accounting experience is considered a strong asset.
• Must be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Post vehicle deals for designated dealership(s) including new, used, wholesale, dealer trades, and fleet transactions.

• Manage deal jackets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and logical transaction flow:

  • All required documentation included (e.g. signed purchase/lease contract, F&I contracts).

  • Accurate front and back-end sales and cost entries.

  • Correct application of manufacturer rebates (pre-tax and after-tax).

• Review and initial cheque requisitions (buy-ins, dealer trades, customer refunds, extended warranty remittances).

• Reconcile vehicle-related transactions and schedules monthly: AR, factory receivables, contracts in transit, inventory, flooring statements.

• Post EFT payments and contract proceeds (manufacturer and 3rd-party fundings).

• Prepare monthly accruals and month-end journal entries.

• Prepare monthly variable schedules for GSM, Fixed Ops Manager, and GM review.

• Generate curtailment reports three times weekly for flooring payments.

• Reconcile monthly gross profit reports for assigned dealership(s).

• Post monthly depreciation for demo/company vehicles.

• Prepare and post all month-end entries and generate monthly financial statements.

• Submit monthly Tire Levy reports.

• Support AP/AR transactions related to vehicle deals.

• Other duties as assigned.

If this sounds like you, submit your resume to our Human Resources team today.

Destination Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer.