Staff Accountant

About Us

Dealer Owned Warranty Company LLC is a leading provider of F&I (Finance and Insurance) partnership services in the automotive industry. We partner with thousands of dealerships nationwide, including exclusively for Nissan! Our newly renovated office is located in Parsippany and features a private corporate cafe serving breakfast and lunch from an exclusive, private chef and an outdoor dining courtyard. NJ's Best Places to Work 4 years in a row!

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate analytical accountant to join our growing key accounts department. The Staff Accountant, Key Accounts is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, account reconciliations, and Order-to-Cash activities for the organization's OEM clients. This role works closely with various departments to ensure the accurate recording of financial transactions, timely collections, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records and providing analysis to support business operations for assigned key accounts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process monthly remittances, cancels, and invoice preparation.
• Prepare journal entries, allocations, recurring entries, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
• Review and process commission and incentive payments accurately and timely.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up with agencies and dealers regarding outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with internal departments and sales teams to resolve billing and payment inquiries and assist with quarterly reporting and other financial deliverables.
• Reconcile subledger activity to the general ledger (GL) and perform reconciliations of assigned GL accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and US GAAP.
• Support automation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects assigned, providing insights into financial performance and potential improvements.
• Perform other duties at the discretion of management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 2-5+ years of relevant staff accounting experience.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, booking journal entries, GL, and account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and validate the accuracy of the information being used.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Come join our growing team here in Parsippany! As NJ's Best Places to Work Honoree for four years in a row, we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Work from home Fridays
• PTO and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, Life Insurance, ancillary benefits
• Full-service cafeteria on-site serving breakfast and lunch from an exclusive private chef
• Corporate events, team and culture building activities, extracurriculars, employee awards and recognition, company trips and more!

DOWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact us for assistance.