What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at ZT Auto?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Automotive Accounting Clerk to join our dealership's accounting team. This role is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and accounting tasks to support daily operations, ensure accurate financial records, and maintain compliance with company policies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries into the general ledger
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Monitor and reconcile dealership schedules
- Generate reports and provide data to management as needed
- Ensure compliance with dealership policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Process, submit, and track manufacturer rebates and incentive claims
- Verify accuracy and completeness of all rebate documentation
- Maintain organized digital files for audit purposes
- Work collaboratively with sales and F&I teams to ensure timely submission of required documents
- Reconcile monthly statements to ensure all rebates have been paid
- Provide regular reporting to management on claim status and outstanding items
Requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience in automotive accounting or dealership office operations strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and dealership management software CDK
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal staff
- Process, submit, and track manufacturer rebates and incentive claims
- Verify accuracy and completeness of all rebate documentation
- Maintain organized digital files for audit purposes
- Work collaboratively with sales and F&I teams to ensure timely submission of required documents
- Provide regular reporting to management on claim status and outstanding items