Junior Accountant

Job summary

The Junior Accountant will manage accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations, invoicing, and cash flow maintenance. They will also support month-end and year-end closing activities while assisting with audits and process improvements.

Job details

Northern Roads Auto Group is more than just a business, a collection of dealerships or rooftops, it’s a place where our family has the privilege to serve yours. Location: Mississauga Availability: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Compensation: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on education and experience You'll love your position as a Junior Accountant: Process accounts payable including coding, posting, payment preparation, reconciliations, and vendor inquiries. Process accounts receivable including invoicing, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliations. Receipt vehicle sale down payments and post transactions within our Dealer Management System (DMS). Balance and maintain daily cash flow for sales, service, and parts. Scan, organize, and post service repair orders (ROs) and accounting documents. Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet schedules. Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations across multiple companies. Prepare lien payout payments and complete bank runs as required. Maintain customer and vendor records while providing exceptional customer service. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Organize, scan, and file financial documents. Assist with annual audits, special projects, SOP development, and AI-assisted process improvements. Other accounting responsibilities as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if you have: Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related program. Previous accounting experience is considered an asset. Previous dealership accounting and PBS (or other DMS) experience is an asset. Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Comfortable using technology and interested in AI tools to improve efficiency. Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Willing to work flexible hours during month-end and year-end. Valid G driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract. Eagerness to learn and grow within the automotive industry. When you join Northern Roads, you'll enjoy: 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 with hands-on dealership accounting training. Growth opportunities – Gain valuable experience supporting multiple dealerships and related companies. There are plenty of other perks and incentives—you’ll have to join us to find out more! About Northern Roads Auto Group At Northern Roads Auto Group, we've proudly operated successful family businesses throughout Ontario for nearly 50 years, with automotive roots dating back to 1993. Today, our growing automotive group includes Cardinal Kia, Lindsay Kia, Belleville Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, and Fort Erie Toyota. Our founding dealership has earned multiple Readers' Choice Awards and Kia Canada's prestigious President's Award. As we've grown, we've continued bringing that same award-winning culture to every dealership while investing in our employees through training, career development, innovation, and community involvement. Our mission is simple: Driving trust, innovation, and community forward, one customer, one vehicle, one experience at a time. At Northern Roads Auto Group Inc., accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. We are committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier-free workplace and support accommodating the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities so that individuals can participate in all aspects of our recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact hr@northernroads.com. We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Junior Accountant will manage accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations, invoicing, and cash flow maintenance. They will also support month-end and year-end closing activities while assisting with audits and process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required, along with a valid G driver's license.

Benefits

• Employee engagement activities
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Career path planning
• Training
• Growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Reconciliations
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Dealer Management System
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Financial reporting
• General ledger
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Communication
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Cash Application
• Organizational Skills
• Willingness To Learn
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Automotive Industry
• Balance Sheet
• Bank Reconciliations
• Bank Runs
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Dealership Management Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Finance
• Sales
• Innovation
• Invoicing
• Motion Planning
• Process Improvement
• Collections
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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