Staff Accountant

Description

PURPOSE OF JOB:

This non-supervisory position is responsible for accounting and bookkeeping activities and assisting with accounting and financial reports. This position is also responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations including sales tax laws, luxury tax laws, and cash receipt reporting rules.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Accounting Responsibilities

• Prepare daily bank reconciliations.
• Handle deposits and balancing of cash drawers.
• Follow company policies and procedures to manage the Rent-to-Own and Buy Here/Pay Here accounts and collections.
• Maintain current Accounts Receivable by overseeing collections, AR reconciliation, and mailing AR statements to customers on a monthly basis.
• Stock new vehicles into inventory and set up deal jackets and key tags for processing.
• Review and correct accounting for purchased, traded, or sold vehicles, including appropriate application of brand incentives.
• Assist with closing and posting internal and warranty repair order tickets, including collection of receivables.
• Review WIP/open service tickets monthly and post corrections as needed.
• Perform appropriate month-end and quarter-end reconciliations of all general ledger schedules.
• Prepare month-end financial reporting summaries and schedules as assigned by the Controller.
• Prepare monthly state tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls.
• Set up new users in the company’s Dealer Management System (DMS).
• Assist with unclaimed property filings annually.
• Cross-train with other departmental staff, as assigned by management.

2. General

• Ensure prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Travel as business needs may require.

3. Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work.
• Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers.
• Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement.
• Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement.
• Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy.
• Attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

2. Experience:

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Prior auto dealership experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.

3. Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Sound problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision
• Perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Maintain a strong professional presence inside and outside the dealership.
• Possess a working knowledge of basic office equipment, such as printers, copiers, faxes, and scanners
• Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify as circumstances or business needs require.