What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Willis Automotive?
Willis Automotive is a family and locally owned automotive group located in Des Moines, IA. We carry INFINITI, Cadillac, Lexus, MINI Cooper, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Chevrolet, and Nissan. Our growing company also includes Collision, Detail, and Reconditioning teams. At Willis Automotive, we adhere to our six core values to maintain a tradition of automotive excellence and service leadership for all of our guests!
Willis Automotive Offers:
- A great benefits package, available the first month following 30 days of employment, which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
- Employee discounts at all locations
- Paid training and development on and off-site
- Employee appreciation: employee of the month, food trucks, community involvement, discounted event tickets, and more!
Primary Function:
The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting with the financial management of the dealership with a focus on month end financial reporting, costing and posting of deals, calculation of sales payrolls, and balance sheet reconciliations. Performs all duties within the objectives, standards, and policies of Willis Automotive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and supplemental reporting
- Prepare payroll calculations for sales staff that are on commission-based pay plans
- Cost and post all new and pre-owned car deals
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations
- Participate in the annual budgeting process, and provide monthly reporting comparing actual results to budget
- Various other reporting and reconciliations as required
What we need from you:
- Detail oriented and organized in work
- AA degree in Accounting preferred but not required
- Three plus years accounting experience
- Expert excel skills
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office application
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Salary : $22 - $28