Description

Responsible for the bookkeeping of retail operating companies as assigned

Responsible for preparation and reconciliation of monthly OEM financial statement

Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions

Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information

Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies

Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries

Ability to reconcile various general ledger accounts and schedules

Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Provide technical support and advice on automotive accounting best practices

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Provide input into department’s goal setting process

Ownership of month-end and year-end close process for assigned retail operating company

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Liaise with our Corporate Controller & Accounting Managers to improve financial procedures

Requirements

Proven experience as Sr Accountant, office manager, or Accounting Supervisor

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures, auto industry preferred.

In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Process oriented, efficiency always in mind

Awareness of business trends

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, Reynolds or CDK preferred if auto experience

MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables

Accuracy and attention to detail

Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Self-starter and able to manage and complete a project independently

BS degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) preferred

• We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN & passing drug test at a certified testing facility). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.